How to Say Polite Expressions in Spanish

When traveling in Spain and other Spanish speaking countries, it is important to be familiar with some polite terms. By knowing a few polite phrases, you will save yourself the embarrassment of insulting someone.

Instructions

1. Express happiness to someone by saying, "Estoy feliz." This will be useful if someone says or does something for you that makes you feel happy.

2. Express that it is well or good by saying, "Muy bien." This means, "very well."

3. Say, "Me gusta eso" when you like something. It means, "I like that." This is a useful phrase to use in restaurants, in stores or even in general conversations.

4. Deny an invitation by saying, "Prefiero..." This phrases means, "I prefer..." and is polite to use when you do not want to do something.

5. Tell someone that you do not like something by saying, "No me gusta eso." Tell someone that you would not prefer something say, "No prefiero" or "Seguro que no." These are all polite ways to tell someone that you do not like something and that you would prefer something else.

Tips & Warnings

• Carry a small phrase dictionary when traveling in Spain and other Spanish countries. Phrases books contain many useful phrases that are easy to find. They are usually better than dictionaries.

• Practice the Spanish phrases everyday. The more you practice, the more likely you will remember the phrases.