Making an effort to learn some Spanish is essential if you are going to visit Chile. English is not as widely spoken as in European countries, for example. Most Chileans you meet, however, are patient and eager to help you learn. Here are some helpful words and phrases:
Yes – sí
No – no
And – y
with – con
without – sin
before – antes
after – después
soon – luego
now – ahora , al tiro
here – aquí, acá
there – allí, allá
Greetings Hello – hola
Good Morning – buenos días
Good Afternoon – buenas tardes
Good evening/night – buenas noches
Goodbye – Chao or "Chau"
Please – Por favor
Thank you – Gracias
You’re welcome – de nada
Asking Questions
I don’t understand – no entiendo
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo castellano
Where is/are __? – ¿Dónde está/están __?
Is there/are there ___? – Hay ___?
When – cuándo
How – cómo
How much does __ cost? – ¿Cuánto cuesta __?
Books to Learn Spanish:
Overview There are many good books that help you improve your Spanish while you are in Chile. The following is a list of these books and some of the bookstores where you can purchase them.
Addresses:
Blunders in Spanish and Language Aids
How to Survive in the Chilean Jungle
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