How to Say Thank You in Spanish There isn’t too much to talk about behind the meaning of giving thanks in Spanish. As in most cultures, it’s proper etiquette to thank someone when protocol states for it. “Gracias” – The term gracias is the simplest way to give thanks. If you want to add a …
One of the more popular terms one must learn when visiting a Spanish speaking country is how to say “Good Morning”. It’s used just as much as saying “hi” and is the polite way to start a conversation before noon. Just like in every country, giving a proper greeting is customary and will lead to …
Perdón – As in any language, it’s polite to excuse oneself in several situations. Whether it’s to ask a question, offer a courteous apology, or leave a room, knowing how to excuse yourself can come in handy. In Spanish speaking countries you will hear people saying Perdóneme in group settings when they need to go …
mañana – It’s important to know the days of the week as well as more commonly used words like yesterday, today, and tomorrow. If you are traveling and need more information on flights, events, etc…you won’t understand what they are telling you unless you have a grasp on these phrases. You may even find yourself …
How To Say What Is Your Name in Spanish ¿Cómo te llamas? – In Spanish learning classes, one of the first phrases you are taught is how to ask someone their name. As you travel you will likely meet new friends and people in which it is customary to ask their name. Once you greet …
Oktoberfest might be right around the corner and it’s time to brush up on your German. This is the more logical reason as to why you stumbled upon this post rather than just browsing the web looking to learn something new. We love our beer too and it’s important to know some local traditions and …
The Italians are well known for their love of wine. It’s no coincidence that they have several meanings for cheers as you raise your glass and toast your friends and family. In addition to wine, Italians love to raise a toast over a fine cocktail. In fact, there many famous Italian cocktails, such as the …
When you think of drinking you most likely have thought of the Irish and the ever so popular Guinness. Ireland is well known for the alcohol so when you visit this beautiful country, it is important to know some of the local language so you can socialize and give a proper cheers as you raise …
Many people find themselves nervous to learn Polish for it’s words that contain 20 consonants and 2 vowels. However, fear not as if you plan on visiting Poland, you will want to learn a couple of the basic phrases and from there you will start to pick up on their language as locals talk to …
The Chinese have a rich heritage and culture when it comes to drinking and giving cheers. Just like other big countries such as France or Germany, there are rules involved in order to not come off rude or disrespectful. They aren’t crazy to learn and you most likely do most of them already. Before we …
Drinking in Greece is rather casual and done with friends and family while enjoying a nice meal or celebrating an event or achievement. However, that doesn’t you can’t cheers in a bar or restaurant and often you will find tourists gathering together and toasting while sharing stories of the adventures. Yasou – A very casual …
Sweden has some great European traditions when it comes to drinking and giving cheers to one another. Dating back all the way to the Vikings, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands all share very common histories which is why you can use this drinking term in any bar. You may not want to act like a …
