Phrasebook

The Canary Islands are part of Spain so the language in Tenerife is Spanish - although English is widely spoken.
However, a few words and phrases go a long way when communicating with people - not only will the locals respect you for at least trying to speak - but it also opens up your social circle.
Here are a few useful words and phrases to help you on your holiday:-

Etiquette

Please Por favor
Thank you (very much) (Muchas) gracias
Excuse me ¡perdone!
I'm sorry, but Lo siento, pero
That's a shame Es una lastima
Can I? ¿Puedo?

General Responses

Yes
No No
That depends Depende
I don't know No lo se
I think so Creo que sí
It doesn't matter No importa
I don't mind No me molesta
Of course! ¡Claro!
True Es verdad
With pleasure Con gusto

Question

Where ¿Dónde?
When? ¿Cuándo?
Why? ¿Por qué?
What? ¿Qué?
Who? ¿Quién?
How? ¿Cómo?
How much/many? ¿Cuánto?/¿Cuántos/as?
Is there/Are there? ¿Hay?
What time is it ¿Qué hora es?

Greetings

Hello! ¡Hola!
Good day (hello) Buenos días
Good evening Buenas tardes
Good night Buenas noches
Goodbye Adios
See you soon Hasta luego
Pleased to meet you Encantado/a

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