Visiting Los Cabos doesn't require fluency in Spanish, but knowing a few key words can enhance your experience, especially if you plan to explore beyond your Sun Cabo Vacations villa. Here's a quick refresher on some basics that could be useful during your trip.
Pronunciation Basics:
Vowels are consistent in Spanish, although they sound a bit different from their English equivalents:
- A = 'ah' (as in 'awe')
- E = long 'a' (as in 'there is')
- I = long 'e' (as in 'keep')
- O = short 'o' (as in 'or')
- U = 'oo' (as in 'zoo')
Consonants to Watch:
- B and V are often interchangeable, sounding like 'V.'
- G sounds like 'H' unless it's followed by 'U.'
- H is always silent.
- J also sounds like 'H.'
- RR requires a rolling 'r.'
Useful Phrases:
- Yes = Yes
- No = No
- Please = please
- Thank you = Thank you
- I need help = I need help
- Hello = Hello
- Goodbye = Goodbye
Helpful Words Around Town:
- Public washrooms = Public bathrooms
- The beach = The beach
- Bus stop = The bus stop
- The menu, please = The menu, please
- The check, please = The check, please
- How much does it cost? = How much does it cost?
- Where is the bathroom? = Where is the bathroom?
Common Menu Items:
- Beef = Meat
- Chicken = Chicken
- Pork = Pig
- Fish = Fish
- Shrimp = Shrimp
- Rice = Rice
- Soup = Soup
- Salad = Salad
- Bread = Bread
Meals of the Day:
- Breakfast = Breakfast
- Lunch = Food
- Dinner = Dinner
While this guide only scratches the surface of the Spanish language, having these terms at your fingertips can smooth out communication barriers during your stay in Los Cabos.
