Wiki - Things you should know about Granada/Andalusia/Spain

Phrasebook

Not everybody in Spain speaks or just understands English. So, just in case...

  • Sunscreen - Protector solar
  • Yes - Sí
  • No - No
  • Please - Por favor
  • Thank you! - ¡Gracias!
  • One - Uno
  • Two - Dos
  • Three - Tres
  • Where is... - ¿Dónde está ...
  • ... the train station? - ... la estación de tren?
  • ... the bus stop? - ... la parada del autobus?
  • ... the bus station? - ... la estación de autobuses?
  • ... the toilet? - ... el servicio?
  • A glass of water - Un vaso de agua
  • A beer - Una cerveza
  • Red wine - Vino tinto
  • White wine - Vino blanco
  • Big - Grande
  • Small - Pequeño
  • Omelette - Tortilla
  • Sandwich - Sandwich, bocadillo
  • Bread - Pan
  • Pizza - Pizza
  • Pharmacy - Farmacia
  • Band aid - Tiritas
  • Aspirin, ibuprofen, paracetamol, - Aspirina, ibuprofeno, paracetamol
  • Sanitary napkin, tampon - compresa, tampón
  • Lobster - Langosta

Typical Spanish foods

  • Jamon, Jamon de Jabugo
  • Paella
  • Arroz de bogavante
  • Tortilla de patata
  • Corderno asado, cochinillo asado:
  • Pulpo á feira
  • Gambas, cigalas o bogavante a la plancha
  • Gazpacho
  • Salmorejo
  • Ensalada primavera
  • Ensalada mixta
  • Bocadillos

Typical beverages

  • Sangría: wine, chopped fruit, sugar, and a small amount of added brandy, quite refreshing in the summer.
  • Tinto de verano: red wine and soda
  • Agua de Valencia: cava or champagne, orange juice, vodka, and gin.
  • Anis: an anise-flavored liqueur
  • Pacharan: is a sloe-flavoured liqueur
  • Manzanilla: a variety of sherry
  • Licor de hierbas: a digestif