Spanish Travel Phrases - The Museum
Museum Conversation
¿ Vas a ir al museo del Prado con nosotros mañana?
Are you going to go to the Prado Museum with us tomorrow?
Are you going to go to the Prado Museum with us tomorrow?
Sí, quisiera ver las pinturas. Son muy famosas.
Yes, I would like to see the paintings. They are very famous.
Yes, I would like to see the paintings. They are very famous.
Sí, el año pasado visité el museo y vi muchas pinturas muy bonitas.
Yes, last year I visited the museum and I saw many very beautiful paintings.
Yes, last year I visited the museum and I saw many very beautiful paintings.
Así que ¿ te gustaron?
So, you liked them?
So, you liked them?
Algunas de las pinturas son muy bonitas y hay otras que no me gustan tanto, pero son muy famosas y vale la pena verlas.
Some of the paintings are very pretty and there are others that I don't like so much, but they are very famous and it's worth the trouble to see them.
Some of the paintings are very pretty and there are others that I don't like so much, but they are very famous and it's worth the trouble to see them.
Un amigo mío visitó el museo hace unos años y me dice que las pinturas de Velázquez son lindas.
A friend of mine visited the museum a few years ago and he tells me that Velazquez's paintings are beautiful.
A friend of mine visited the museum a few years ago and he tells me that Velazquez's paintings are beautiful.
Estoy de acuerdo. Son muy bonitos.
I agree. They are very pretty.
I agree. They are very pretty.
Después del museo, ¿ qué van a ver?
After the museum, what are you all going to see?
After the museum, what are you all going to see?
El guía me dijo que iremos al Palacio Real si hay tiempo.
The guide told me that we will go to the Royal Palace if there is time.
The guide told me that we will go to the Royal Palace if there is time.
He escuchado que el rey actual no vive en el palacio. Según me dicen, vive en un chalet en las afueras de la capital.
I have heard that the present king doesn't live in the palace. According to what they say to me, he lives in a chalet in the outskirts of the capital.
I have heard that the present king doesn't live in the palace. According to what they say to me, he lives in a chalet in the outskirts of the capital.
Esto es lo que yo he escuchado también. Creo que usan el Palacio Real solamente para las funciones oficiales como por ejemplo la recepción de los embajadores de otros países.
That is what I have heard also. I believe that they use the Royal Palace only for official events such as the reception of the embassadors from other countries..
That is what I have heard also. I believe that they use the Royal Palace only for official events such as the reception of the embassadors from other countries..
¿ Tuviste una oportunidad de visitar la Plaza Mayor? Es muy bonita y puedes comer "tapas" y tomar una copa de vino en uno de los cafés al aire libre.
Did you have an opportunity to visit the Plaza Mayor? It's very pretty and you can eat "tapas" and drink a glass of wine in one of the outdoor cafes.
Did you have an opportunity to visit the Plaza Mayor? It's very pretty and you can eat "tapas" and drink a glass of wine in one of the outdoor cafes.
Sí, fuimos a la Plaza Mayor ayer. Comimos calamares y una tortilla española. Es muy diferente de lo que llaman "tortilla" en México.
Yes, we went to the Plaza Mayor yesterday. We ate "calamares" and a Spanish tortilla. It's very different from what they call "tortilla" in Mexico.
Yes, we went to the Plaza Mayor yesterday. We ate "calamares" and a Spanish tortilla. It's very different from what they call "tortilla" in Mexico.
Sí, se hace de papas con huevo batido. Es un plato muy rico.
Yes, it is made with potatoes with beaten egg. It's a very delicious dish.
Yes, it is made with potatoes with beaten egg. It's a very delicious dish.
Bueno, tengo que ir al hotel ahora. Tengo que llegar antes de las siete porque vamos a cenar a las ocho. Quiero ducharme antes de comer.
Well, I have to go to the hotel now. I have to get there before seven because we are going to eat supper at eight. I want to take a shower before eating.
Well, I have to go to the hotel now. I have to get there before seven because we are going to eat supper at eight. I want to take a shower before eating.
Antes de que te vayas, quiero preguntarte una cosa más. ¿ Sabes si hay una buena librería cerca de aquí? Quisiera comprar unos libros que no he podido encontrar en los EEUU?
Before you go, I want to ask you one more thing. Do you know if there is a good bookstore near here? I would like to buy some books that I have not been able to find in the US.
Before you go, I want to ask you one more thing. Do you know if there is a good bookstore near here? I would like to buy some books that I have not been able to find in the US.
Sí, por supuesto. Si no me equivoco, hay una librería muy grande en la próxima cuadra. Chau. Te veo mañana.
Yes, of course. If I'm not mistaken, there is a very big bookstore on the next block. Bye. I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes, of course. If I'm not mistaken, there is a very big bookstore on the next block. Bye. I'll see you tomorrow.
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