Traveling with Kids

1. ¿Tienen menú infantil?

   Do you have a children's menu?

   Usage

   Used at restaurants when traveling with children to ask for a kids' menu

   Grammar Note

   "Infantil" comes from "infante" (infant). Also ask: "¿Tienen tronas?" (Do you have high chairs?)

2. ¿Dónde está el parque infantil?

   Where is the playground?

   Usage

   Used to find a playground nearby for children to play

   Grammar Note

   "Parque infantil" is a playground with equipment. Many Spanish plazas also have children's play areas

3. Mi hijo tiene tres años

   My son is three years old

   Usage

   Used to state a child's age to restaurant or attraction staff

   Grammar Note

   "Hijo" (son) / "hija" (daughter). Combine with: "¿Hay descuento para niños?" (Is there a discount for children?)

4. ¿Tiene una trona para el bebé?

   Do you have a high chair for the baby?

   Usage

   Used at restaurants to ask for a high chair for an infant

   Grammar Note

   "Trona" is a high chair. Also useful: "cochecito" (stroller), "cambiador de bebé" (baby changing table)

5. ¿Hay actividades para niños aquí?

   Are there activities for children here?

   Usage

   Used at hotels or attractions to find child-friendly activities

   Grammar Note

   Spanish resorts often offer "mini-club" or "animación" programs — supervised activities for children

6. ¿Tienen habitación familiar?

   Do you have a family room?

   Usage

   Used when booking or checking in at a hotel with children

   Grammar Note

   Also ask: "Necesitamos una cama adicional" (we need an extra bed) or "¿Tiene cuna?" (do you have a crib?)

7. ¿Está permitida la entrada de niños?

   Are children allowed to enter?

   Usage

   Used to check if children are allowed at museums, bars, or restaurants before entering

   Grammar Note

   "Permitida" agrees with "entrada" (feminine). If told "solo adultos" (adults only), children cannot enter

8. El niño está cansado

   The child is tired

   Usage

   Used to let a guide or companion know the child needs rest after sightseeing

   Grammar Note

   "Niño" (boy) / "niña" (girl). "Está cansado" uses "estar" for temporary states (vs. "ser" for permanent traits)

9. ¿Dónde puedo cambiar pañales?

   Where can I change diapers?

   Usage

   Essential phrase for parents with babies to find a diaper-changing area

   Grammar Note

   "Pañal" (diaper) plural is "pañales". Large Spanish malls have "cambiadores de bebé" (baby changing tables)

10. ¿Tienen descuento para familias?

    Do you have a family discount?

    Usage

    Used at attractions or transport to ask about family pricing

    Grammar Note

    Many Spanish museums offer free entry for children or on Sundays. Also ask about "precio familiar" (family ticket)

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