Nightlife

1. Una cerveza, por favor

   A beer, please

   Usage

   Order a beer at a bar or outdoor terrace

   Grammar Note

   "Cerveza" is feminine, hence "una". A "caña" is a small draught beer in Spain

2. ¿Cuáles son las mejores discotecas de aquí?

   What are the best nightclubs around here?

   Usage

   Ask locals for the best nightlife spots in the area

   Grammar Note

   "Mejores" is the superlative of bueno. "Discoteca" is feminine so we use "las mejores"

3. ¡Salud!

   Cheers! / To your health!

   Usage

   The standard Spanish toast when clinking glasses. Also said after someone sneezes

   Grammar Note

   "Salud" means health. "¡Chinchín!" is another Spanish toast often heard in bars

4. ¿Hay que pagar entrada?

   Do you have to pay a cover charge?

   Usage

   Ask if there is a cover charge at a club or bar

   Grammar Note

   "Hay que + infinitive" is an impersonal expression of obligation meaning "one must"

5. ¡Fue una noche increíble!

   It was an incredible night!

   Usage

   Express how amazing the night was when saying goodbye

   Grammar Note

   "Fue" is the preterite of ser. "Increíble" doesn't change by gender (invariable adjective)

6. Una copa de vino tinto, por favor

   A glass of red wine, please

   Usage

   Order a glass of red wine at a bar or restaurant

   Grammar Note

   Spanish uses "vino tinto" (stained wine) not "vino rojo" for red wine. "Blanco" is white wine

7. Una botella de agua mineral, por favor

   A bottle of mineral water, please

   Usage

   Order mineral water while out at night to stay hydrated

   Grammar Note

   "Agua" is feminine but takes "el" in singular for phonetic reasons. Choose: con gas or sin gas

8. Estamos de fiesta esta noche

   We are celebrating / partying tonight

   Usage

   Express that you are having a celebration or a fun night out

   Grammar Note

   "Estar de fiesta" means to be in party/celebration mode. A common idiomatic expression

9. ¿Hasta qué hora está abierto?

   Until what time is it open?

   Usage

   Ask what time a bar or club closes

   Grammar Note

   "Hasta" means until. "Abierto" is the past participle of abrir used as an adjective

10. No bebo alcohol

    I don't drink alcohol

    Usage

    Clearly communicate that you don't drink alcohol

    Grammar Note

    "Beber" is a regular -er verb meaning to drink. Also useful: ¿Tiene algo sin alcohol?

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