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42 Spanish Phrases for Subway and Public Transport
42 Spanish phrases for the subway and public transport: tickets, turnstiles, lines, stops, transfers, exits, delays, rules, and accessibility.
Table of Contents
Tickets and Cards
- 01
Necesito recargar la tarjeta.
I need to top up the card.
- 02
Un billete sencillo, por favor.
One single ticket, please.
- 03
¿Sirve para el autobús?
Does it work for the bus?
- 04
¿Sirve para el metro?
Does it work for the subway?
- 05
La máquina no acepta tarjeta.
The machine does not accept cards.
- 06
¿Hay abono diario?
Is there a day pass?
- 07
¿Dónde compro el billete?
Where do I buy the ticket?
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Turnstiles and Gates
- 08
El torniquete no abre.
The turnstile does not open.
- 09
No leyó mi billete.
It did not read my ticket.
- 10
Me cobraron dos veces.
I was charged twice.
- 11
¿Por dónde paso con maleta?
Where do I go through with a suitcase?
- 12
La puerta está cerrada.
The gate is closed.
- 13
Necesito ayuda para pasar.
I need help getting through.
- 14
¿Hay acceso sin escalones?
Is there step-free access?
Lines and Platforms
- 15
¿Esta es la línea azul?
Is this the blue line?
- 16
Voy hacia el centro.
I am going toward the center.
- 17
Estoy en el andén equivocado.
I am on the wrong platform.
- 18
¿Qué andén necesito?
Which platform do I need?
- 19
¿Este tren va al norte?
Does this train go north?
- 20
La línea está cortada.
The line is closed.
- 21
¿Dónde está el plano?
Where is the map?
Stops and Direction
- 22
¿Para en Sol?
Does it stop at Sol?
- 23
¿Cuántas paradas faltan?
How many stops are left?
- 24
Voy en dirección contraria.
I am going in the opposite direction.
- 25
Avíseme en esta parada.
Tell me at this stop.
- 26
¿Cuál es la próxima parada?
What is the next stop?
- 27
Tengo que bajarme aquí.
I have to get off here.
- 28
¿Este autobús pasa por aquí?
Does this bus pass here?
Transfers and Exits
- 29
¿Dónde hago transbordo?
Where do I transfer?
- 30
A la línea verde.
To the green line.
- 31
¿Está dentro de la estación?
Is it inside the station?
- 32
Busco la salida norte.
I am looking for the north exit.
- 33
¿Qué salida va al museo?
Which exit goes to the museum?
- 34
¿Hay ascensor cerca?
Is there an elevator nearby?
- 35
Necesito cambiar de autobús.
I need to change buses.
Delays and Rules
- 36
El tren está retrasado.
The train is delayed.
- 37
¿Cuánto tarda el próximo?
How long until the next one?
- 38
Hay demasiada gente.
There are too many people.
- 39
¿Puedo llevar bicicleta?
Can I bring a bicycle?
- 40
¿Hay multa sin billete?
Is there a fine without a ticket?
- 41
Mi tarjeta no funciona.
My card does not work.
- 42
Gracias por indicarme.
Thanks for showing me.
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