This is the second part of our mini-guide to the Spanish you’ll need to make yourself understood in bars, clubs and restaurants. In part one we looked at how to ask for a drink and understand the barmen when he responds. We also saw the all important question for asking where the toilets/bathrooms are. Now let’s move on and get a bit more sociable…
In part one we saw how to ask where the toilets /bathrooms are. But, are we going to be able to understand the answer? That is the crucial question.
Thankfully, in virtually every Spanish bar I’ve ever entered (And that’s quite a few…just ask my liver), you’ll find that the bathrooms/toilets are:
Or:
Still filling your lungs with poison? These questions are for you…
*This is the phrase you’ll normally hear in Spain. It literally means: Do you have fire?
Enough said.
Let’s assume you’re a sociable type who likes to get to know people, and not one of those snotty fashionistas who just stand in the corner looking moody.
Check out our Spanish Phrases section for a whole article on essential Spanish questions.
No idea what they are saying to you? Just fake it, with these multi-purpose responses:
Seen someone you like the look of?
Some typical answers:
If you are from the UK and are visiting Latin America, do yourself a favour and learn the following phrase by heart.
Believe me, it’ll save you a whole lot of embarrassment.
Thankfully, alcohol names tend to be pretty similar around the world, just look at these fellas:
Not a drinker?
Complicated! Actually, that’s a lie. Spanish pronunciation is not that complicated, as it is very regular. However, it is quite different from English pronunciation. How different? Check out our Idiot’s Guide to Spanish Pronunciation.
Check out these contents for more ultra-useful Spanish phrases:
Spanish for Bars and Restaurants 1 
