Schedule & Booking

1. ¿A qué hora abre?

   What time does it open?

   Usage

   Basic phrase to ask about opening hours at a shop or attraction

   Grammar Note

   Third person singular of "abrir" (to open). Pair with "¿A qué hora cierra?" (What time does it close?)

2. Quisiera hacer una reserva

   I would like to make a reservation

   Usage

   Polite phrase to make a reservation at a restaurant or hotel

   Grammar Note

   "Quisiera" is the imperfect (past) subjunctive of "querer" — more polite than "quiero". Spain uses "reserva"; Latin America uses "reservación"

3. ¿Cuánto tiempo dura la visita?

   How long does the visit take?

   Usage

   Used at museums or for tours to estimate the duration of a visit

   Grammar Note

   "Durar" means to last/take. Use it: "El tour dura dos horas" (The tour lasts two hours)

4. El tren sale a las nueve

   The train leaves at nine

   Usage

   Used to state or confirm when a train or bus departs

   Grammar Note

   "Salir" (to depart), third person singular. Time: "a la una" (at 1 o'clock), "a las dos" (at 2 o'clock)

5. ¿Está disponible el sábado por la tarde?

   Are you available Saturday afternoon?

   Usage

   Used to check someone's availability for a tour or activity

   Grammar Note

   Change time: "por la mañana" (morning), "por la tarde" (afternoon), "por la noche" (evening/night)

6. ¿A qué hora es el check-in?

   What time is check-in?

   Usage

   Used at hotels to confirm check-in and check-out times

   Grammar Note

   Also ask about "check-out" and "el desayuno" (breakfast time) when checking in

7. ¿Hay visitas guiadas en inglés?

   Are there guided tours in English?

   Usage

   Used at museums or historic sites to ask about English-language guided tours

   Grammar Note

   Combine with: "¿A qué hora empieza la próxima visita guiada?" (What time does the next guided tour start?)

8. ¿Cuándo es el último autobús?

   When is the last bus?

   Usage

   Used to check the last service when planning evening travel

   Grammar Note

   "Último" means last/final. Swap: "el último tren" (last train), "el último metro" (last metro)

9. He cancelado mi reserva

   I have cancelled my reservation

   Usage

   Used to inform a venue that you have cancelled your booking

   Grammar Note

   "Cancelar" means to cancel. Also ask: "¿Hay penalización por cancelación?" (Is there a cancellation fee?)

10. ¿Tienen horario de siesta?

    Do you have siesta hours?

    Usage

    Used to ask if a shop follows the traditional Spanish midday closing (siesta) schedule

    Grammar Note

    Traditional Spanish siesta runs roughly 2–5 pm. Less common in big cities, but still practiced in smaller towns

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