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Learn Spanish before you come to Ecuador

Here
are some useful
Spanish phrases that will help you with your daily travel through
Ecuador.
One
word you really need
to remember is “Bano” which means bathroom. You may
also want to remember these
words as well “Varones” and
“Mujeres” which mean “Men” and
“Women” just in case
the bathrooms are not marked.
Spanish
is not entirely
necessary in Ecuador but of course it is an advantage.
English is part of
the curriculum for school children. You will also find many
Ecuadorians
speak English. Generally they have been educated or lived
overseas.
Introductions
and
Greetings
We
found the Ecuadorians are extremely polite. You will always
be greeted by
a “Buenos Dias” or a “Hola” and
always a hand shake and a kiss on each cheek.
Good morning (before noon)
- Buenos
dias
Good
afternoon (before
sunset) - Buenas tardes
Good
evening/night
(after sunset) - Buenas
noches
Hello -
Hola
Goodbye -
Chao/Ciao
Please
– Por Favor
Thank
you – Gracias
Your
welcome – Da Nada
Congratulations
- Felicidades
I’m
sorry – Lo siento
Excuse
me – Disculpe/perdon
Come
in – Adelante
What
is your name? – Como se
llama?
My
name is – Me llamo
Pleased
to meet you – Mucho Gusto
How
are you? – Muy bien
See
you later – Hasta Luego
I
don’t understand
– No entiendo
Please
repeat – Repita por favor
To
your health – Cheers
– Salud
Cold
– Frio
Hot
– Caliente
Open
– Abierto
Closed
- Cerrado

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