Everyday Etiquette
Etiqueta cotidiana
Everyday politeness in Spain is often direct but friendly: greeting, saying please, and saying goodbye matter.
La cortesía cotidiana en España suele ser directa pero amable: saludar, pedir por favor y despedirse importa.
Saludos y trato
In small shops and bars, enter with "hola" or "buenos días." Use "perdona" to get someone’s attention and "vale" to confirm you understood.
En tiendas pequeñas y bares, entra con «hola» o «buenos días». Usa «perdona» para llamar la atención y «vale» para confirmar que has entendido.
Spain note
In Spain, "perdona" is a useful reference for talking about everyday etiquette in everyday situations.
En España, «perdona» es una referencia útil para hablar de etiqueta cotidiana en situaciones cotidianas.
Key vocabulary
Words and phrases from this guide.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| perdona | excuse me / sorry |
| vale | OK |
| buenos días | good morning |
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