In this Spanish Recommendations from Native Speakers lesson, you’ll learn how to find fun things to do at Spanish-speaking places you visit. You’ll learn to say phrases like “Can you recommend a good local restaurant?” and “Are there any good local events today?” This lesson may be especially helpful if you travel or live abroad – and like to be a little adventurous. This lesson, which is part of the Spanish for Seniors series of lessons, has been designed specifically with you in mind! If you like what you’re seeing, try the interactive Spanish course below! It’s fun and free.
| English | Spanish |
| Excuse me, | Perdón, |
| I’m not from here. | No soy de aquí. |
| Can you recommend a good restaurant? | ¿Puede recomendar un buen restaurante? |
| Can you | ¿Puede |
| recommend | recomendar |
| a good local restaurant? | un buen restaurante local? |
| Where | ¿Dónde |
| do you like | le gusta |
| to eat | comer |
| here in the city? | aquí en la ciudad? |
| Can you | ¿Puede |
| recommend | recomendar |
| a good tourist spot? | un buen lugar turístico? |
| Can you | ¿Puede |
| recommend | recomendar |
| a good shop for souvenirs? | una buena tienda de regalos? |
| Are there any | ¿Hay unos |
| good local events today? | buenos eventos locales hoy? |
| Can you | ¿Puede |
| recommend | recomendar |
| a good shopping center? | un buen centro comercial? |
| Can you | ¿Puede |
| recommend | recomendar |
| a good club or bar? | un buen club o bar? |
| Are there any | ¿Hay unos |
| famous landmarks (sites) | sitios famosos |
| close? | cerca? |
| What do you like | ¿Qué le gusta |
| to do | hacer |
| to have fun here? | para divertirse aquí? |
| Is it close? | ¿Está cerca? |