# Spanish for Drivers & Transport
## 155+ Essential Phrases for Rideshare, Taxi & Delivery Drivers
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**Category:** Transport / Spanish Language Learning
**Sections:** 8 + Pronunciation & Quick-Reference
**Design:** Amber + navy — safe, on-the-road transport theme
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> **Important Disclaimer:** This workbook is a language-learning communication aid. It is NOT a substitute for professional interpretation, and it does not replace the services of a qualified interpreter where accurate, complete communication matters. For critical, legal, or medical situations always use a certified interpreter. These everyday phrases are for casual, non-critical conversation and initial rapport-building.

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## How to Use This Workbook
- **Learn the high-frequency sections first** — greet, direct, and confirm before moving to less common phrases.
- **Practice the phonetics out loud.** The pronunciation guides use English-friendly syllables.
- **Keep the Quick-Reference Cards** at your workstation for daily use.
- **Use these phrases for basic rapport**, not for critical or legally/medically sensitive situations — always use a certified interpreter for those.
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## Pronunciation Guide
Vowels and key sounds in the phrases that follow. The phonetics use English-friendly syllables.
| Letter/Sound | How to Say It |
|------------|-------------|
| a | ah (like father) |
| e | eh (like bet) |
| i | ee (like see) |
| o | oh (like go) |
| u | oo (like boot) |
| h | always silent |
| j | strong h (like loch) |
| ll | y sound (like yes) |
| n (tilde) | ny (like canyon) |
| rr | rolled r |

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## Section 1: Pickup & Greeting Passengers (20 Phrases)
Greeting at pickup
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Good morning / afternoon / evening | Buenos dias / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches | BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs / BWEH-nahs TAHR-dehs / BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs |
| 2 | Are you [passenger name]? | Es usted [nombre del pasajero]? | ehs oos-TEHD... |
| 3 | I'm your driver -- [app/company name] | Soy su conductor -- [nombre de la app/compania] | soy soo kohn-dook-TOHR |
| 4 | Where am I taking you? | A donde lo llevo? | ah DOHN-deh loh YEH-voh |
| 5 | Did you already enter the address in the app? | Ya puso la direccion en la aplicacion? | yah POO-soh lah dee-rehk-see-OHN ehn lah ah-plee-kah-see-OHN |
| 6 | Let me help you with your luggage | Permitame ayudarle con su equipaje | pehr-MEE-tah-meh ah-yoo-DAHR-leh kohn soo eh-kee-PAH-heh |
| 7 | How many bags do you have? | Cuantas maletas lleva? | KWAHN-tahs mah-LEH-tahs YEH-vah |
| 8 | Please put on your seatbelt | Pongase el cinturon de seguridad, por favor | POHN-gah-seh ehl seen-too-ROHN deh seh-goo-ree-DAHD |
| 9 | Everyone ready back there? | Todos listos alla atras? | TOH-dohs LEES-tohs ah-YAH ah-TRAHS |
| 10 | Is the AC okay? Or would you like it cooler? | El aire acondicionado esta bien? O quiere mas frio? | ehl EYE-reh ah-kohn-dee-see-oh-NAH-doh ehs-TAH bee-EHN |
| 11 | Do you prefer music or quiet? | Prefiere musica o silencio? | preh-fee-EH-reh MOO-see-kah oh see-LEHN-see-oh |
| 12 | I can raise/lower the volume if you'd like | Puedo subir/bajar el volumen si quiere | PWEH-doh soo-BEER / bah-HAHR ehl voh-LOO-mehn |
| 13 | If you need anything during the trip, tell me | Si necesita algo durante el viaje, digame | see neh-seh-SEE-tah AHL-goh doo-RAHN-teh ehl vee-AH-heh, DEE-gah-meh |
| 14 | The trip takes approximately [X] minutes | El viaje dura aproximadamente [X] minutos | ehl vee-AH-heh DOO-rah ah-proh-ksee-mah-dah-MEHN-teh |
| 15 | We're taking the fastest route | Vamos por la ruta mas rapida | VAH-mohs pohr lah ROO-tah mahs RRAH-pee-dah |
| 16 | I'll avoid traffic if I can | Voy a evitar el trafico si puedo | voy ah eh-vee-TAHR ehl TRAH-fee-koh see PWEH-doh |
| 17 | There's traffic today -- the trip may take longer | Hay trafico hoy -- el viaje puede tardar mas | eye TRAH-fee-koh oy -- ehl vee-AH-heh PWEH-deh tahr-DAHR mahs |
| 18 | Is it okay if I take a shortcut? | Esta bien si tomo un atajo? | ehs-TAH bee-EHN see TOH-moh oon ah-TAH-hoh |
| 19 | I'll set the GPS to Spanish if you prefer | Voy a poner el GPS en espanol si prefiere | voy ah poh-NEHR ehl heh-peh EH-seh ehn ehs-pah-NYOHL |
| 20 | Ready -- we're starting the trip | Listo -- comenzamos el viaje | LEES-toh -- koh-mehn-SAH-mohs ehl vee-AH-heh |

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## Section 2: Asking & Giving Directions (20 Phrases)
Turn instructions
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Turn left / right here | Doble a la izquierda / derecha aqui | DOH-bleh ah lah ees-kee-EHR-dah / deh-REH-chah ah-KEE |
| 2 | Go straight -- straight ahead | Siga derecho -- todo recto | SEE-gah deh-REH-choh -- TOH-doh REHK-toh |
| 3 | At the traffic light, turn right | En el semaforo, doble a la derecha | ehn ehl seh-MAH-foh-roh, DOH-bleh ah lah deh-REH-chah |
| 4 | Take the next exit | Tome la proxima salida | TOH-meh lah PROHK-see-mah sah-LEE-dah |
| 5 | Is it on this street? | Es en esta calle? | ehs ehn EHS-tah KAH-yeh |
| 6 | What house/apartment number? | Que numero de casa/departamento? | keh NOO-meh-roh deh KAH-sah / deh-pahr-tah-MEHN-toh |
| 7 | Is it on the left or right side of the street? | Esta del lado izquierdo o derecho de la calle? | ehs-TAH dehl LAH-doh ees-kee-EHR-doh oh deh-REH-choh |
| 8 | Is it before or after the park? | Es antes o despues del parque? | ehs AHN-tehs oh dehs-PWEHS dehl PAHR-keh |
| 9 | Is it near any landmark? | Esta cerca de algun punto de referencia? | ehs-TAH SEHR-kah deh ahl-GOON POON-toh deh reh-feh-REHN-seeah |
| 10 | Do you know the area or prefer I use GPS? | Conoce la zona o prefiere que use el GPS? | koh-NOH-seh lah SOH-nah oh preh-fee-EH-reh keh OO-seh ehl heh-peh-EH-seh |
| 11 | Is it okay if I take the highway? | Esta bien si paso por la autopista? | ehs-TAH bee-EHN see PAH-soh pohr lah ow-toh-PEES-tah |
| 12 | There's a toll on that route -- is that okay? | Hay peaje en esa ruta -- esta bien? | eye peh-AH-heh ehn EH-sah ROO-tah -- ehs-TAH bee-EHN |
| 13 | I got a little lost -- sorry | Me perdi un poco -- disculpe | meh pehr-DEE oon POH-koh -- dees-KOOL-peh |
| 14 | We're close -- about two more minutes | Estamos cerca -- unos dos minutos mas | ehs-TAH-mohs SEHR-kah -- OO-nohs dohs mee-NOO-tohs mahs |
| 15 | Here it is -- is this the place? | Aqui es -- este es el lugar? | ah-KEE ehs -- EHS-teh ehs ehl loo-GAHR |
| 16 | Would you like me to wait for you? | Desea que lo espere? | deh-SEH-ah keh loh ehs-PEH-reh |
| 17 | How much time do you need? I'll wait here if you want | Cuanto tiempo necesita? Espero aqui si quiere | KWAHN-toh tee-EHM-poh neh-seh-SEE-tah |
| 18 | Is there a route you prefer? | Hay alguna ruta que prefiera? | eye ahl-GOO-nah ROO-tah keh preh-fee-EH-rah |
| 19 | Is this the main entrance or the service entrance? | Esta es la entrada principal o la de servicio? | EHS-tah ehs lah ehn-TRAH-dah preen-see-PAHL oh lah deh sehr-VEE-see-oh |
| 20 | Shall I drop you here or would you like me to get closer? | Lo dejo aqui o quiere que lo acerque mas? | loh DEH-hoh ah-KEE oh kee-EH-reh keh loh ah-SEHR-keh mahs |

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## Section 3: Discussing Fares & Payment (20 Phrases)
Stating fare
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | The trip costs [amount] | El viaje cuesta [cantidad] | ehl vee-AH-heh KWEHS-tah |
| 2 | How much does it cost to go to [destination]? | Cuanto cuesta ir a [destino]? | KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah eer ah |
| 3 | The price is fixed -- it doesn't change with traffic | El precio es fijo -- no cambia con el trafico | ehl PREH-see-oh ehs FEE-hoh |
| 4 | It's charged by time and distance | Se cobra por tiempo y distancia | seh KOH-brah pohr tee-EHM-poh ee dees-TAHN-seeah |
| 5 | The minimum fare is [amount] | La tarifa minima es [cantidad] | lah tah-REE-fah MEE-nee-mah ehs |
| 6 | There's a surcharge for extra luggage | Hay un recargo por equipaje adicional | eye oon reh-KAHR-goh pohr eh-kee-PAH-heh ah-dee-see-oh-NAHL |
| 7 | The toll is not included in the fare | El peaje no esta incluido en la tarifa | ehl peh-AH-heh noh ehs-TAH een-kloo-EE-doh |
| 8 | I accept cash and card | Acepto efectivo y tarjeta | ah-SEHP-toh eh-fehk-TEE-voh ee tahr-HEH-tah |
| 9 | Do you have change for [amount]? | Tiene cambio de [cantidad]? | tee-EH-neh KAHM-bee-oh deh |
| 10 | Sorry -- I don't have enough change | Disculpe -- no tengo cambio suficiente | dees-KOOL-peh -- noh TEHN-goh KAHM-bee-oh soo-fee-see-EHN-teh |
| 11 | Payment is through the app -- not in cash | El pago es por la aplicacion -- no en efectivo | ehl PAH-goh ehs pohr lah ah-plee-kah-see-OHN |
| 12 | Do you want the receipt printed or by email? | Quiere el recibo impreso o por correo? | kee-EH-reh ehl reh-SEE-boh eem-PREH-soh oh pohr koh-RREH-oh |
| 13 | The tip is optional but very appreciated | La propina es opcional pero muy apreciada | lah proh-PEE-nah ehs ohp-see-oh-NAHL PEH-roh mwee ah-preh-see-AH-dah |
| 14 | Can you give me a good rating on the app? | Me puede dar una buena calificacion en la app? | meh PWEH-deh dahr OO-nah BWEH-nah kah-lee-fee-kah-see-OHN |
| 15 | The trip is already prepaid | El viaje ya esta pagado por adelantado | ehl vee-AH-heh yah ehs-TAH pah-GAH-doh pohr ah-deh-lahn-TAH-doh |
| 16 | Does [amount] sound fair to you? | Le parece bien [cantidad]? | leh pah-REH-seh bee-EHN |
| 17 | You're overcharging me -- the meter says [amount] | Me esta cobrando de mas -- el tablero dice [cantidad] | meh ehs-TAH koh-BRAHN-doh deh MAHS |
| 18 | Let's review the fare together | Vamos a revisar la tarifa juntos | VAH-mohs ah reh-vee-SAHR lah tah-REE-fah HOON-tohs |
| 19 | Can I split the payment across multiple cards? | Puedo dividir el pago entre varias tarjetas? | PWEH-doh dee-vee-DEER ehl PAH-goh EHN-treh VAH-ree-ahs tahr-HEH-tahs |
| 20 | Thank you -- very kind. Have a good trip | Gracias -- muy amable. Buen viaje | GRAH-see-ahs -- mwee ah-MAH-bleh. bwehn vee-AH-heh |

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## Section 4: Airport & Hotel Runs (20 Phrases)
Airport terminal
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | We're going to the airport -- domestic or international terminal? | Vamos al aeropuerto -- terminal nacional o internacional? | VAH-mohs ahl ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh -- tehr-mee-NAHL nah-see-oh-NAHL |
| 2 | What time does your flight leave? | A que hora sale su vuelo? | ah keh OH-rah SAH-leh soo VWEH-loh |
| 3 | We'll arrive with time -- don't worry | Llegamos con tiempo -- no se preocupe | yeh-GAH-mohs kohn tee-EHM-poh -- noh seh preh-oh-KOO-peh |
| 4 | The airport is [X] minutes away without traffic | El aeropuerto esta a [X] minutos sin trafico | ehl ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh ehs-TAH ah... mee-NOO-tohs |
| 5 | Should I drop you at departures or arrivals? | Voy a dejarlo en salidas o en llegadas? | voy ah deh-HAHR-loh ehn sah-LEE-dahs oh ehn yeh-GAH-dahs |
| 6 | Your airline is [name]? That departs from terminal [letter] | Su aerolinea es [nombre]? Esa sale de la terminal [letra] | soo ah-eh-roh-LEE-neh-ah ehs... EH-sah SAH-leh deh lah tehr-mee-NAHL |
| 7 | Do you have your passport and boarding pass ready? | Tiene su pasaporte y pase de abordar listos? | tee-EH-neh soo pah-sah-POHR-teh ee PAH-seh deh ah-bohr-DAHR LEES-tohs |
| 8 | Do you need a luggage cart? | Necesita un carrito para el equipaje? | neh-seh-SEE-tah oon kah-RREE-toh PAH-rah ehl eh-kee-PAH-heh |
| 9 | I'm going to the arrivals area to pick up a passenger | Voy al area de llegadas a recoger a un pasajero | voy ahl AH-reh-ah deh yeh-GAH-dahs ah reh-koh-HEHR |
| 10 | Do you have the flight number to check arrival time? | Tiene el numero de vuelo para verificar la hora de llegada? | tee-EH-neh ehl NOO-meh-roh deh VWEH-loh |
| 11 | The flight is delayed -- shall we wait here? | El vuelo viene retrasado -- esperamos aqui? | ehl VWEH-loh vee-EH-neh reh-trah-SAH-doh |
| 12 | I'm taking you to the [name] hotel -- is that correct? | Lo llevo al hotel [nombre] -- es correcto? | loh YEH-voh ahl oh-TEHL... -- ehs koh-RREHK-toh |
| 13 | Do you already have a reservation at the hotel? | Ya tiene reservacion en el hotel? | yah tee-EH-neh reh-sehr-vah-see-OHN ehn ehl oh-TEHL |
| 14 | Shall I take you to the main entrance or the parking? | Quiere que lo lleve a la entrada principal o al estacionamiento? | kee-EH-reh keh loh YEH-veh ah lah ehn-TRAH-dah preen-see-PAHL |
| 15 | There's a parking charge at the airport -- want me to wait outside? | Hay un cargo por estacionamiento en el aeropuerto -- quiere que espere afuera? | eye oon KAHR-goh pohr ehs-tah-see-oh-nah-mee-EHN-toh |
| 16 | I'll circle around -- if I don't see you in 5 minutes, call me | Voy a dar la vuelta -- si no lo veo en 5 minutos, llameme | voy ah dahr lah VWEHL-tah |
| 17 | You have a lot of bags -- need help with check-in? | Tiene muchas maletas -- necesita ayuda con el check-in? | tee-EH-neh MOO-chahs mah-LEH-tahs |
| 18 | The nearest restroom is in the terminal -- want me to take you? | El baño mas cercano esta en la terminal -- quiere que lo lleve? | ehl BAH-nyoh mahs sehr-KAH-noh ehs-TAH ehn lah tehr-mee-NAHL |
| 19 | Safe travels -- have an excellent flight | Buen viaje -- que tenga un excelente vuelo | bwehn vee-AH-heh -- keh TEHN-gah oon ehk-seh-LEHN-teh VWEH-loh |
| 20 | Welcome to [city] -- I hope you enjoy your stay | Bienvenido/a a [ciudad] -- espero que disfrute su estadia | byehn-veh-NEE-doh/dah ah... -- ehs-PEH-roh keh dees-FROO-teh soo ehs-TAH-dee-ah |

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## Section 5: Handling Emergencies & Accidents (20 Phrases)
Emergency de-escalation
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Stay calm -- remain calm | Tranquilo/a -- mantenga la calma | trahn-KEE-loh/lah -- mahn-TEHN-gah lah KAHL-mah |
| 2 | Is anyone hurt? | Alguien esta herido? | AHL-gwee-ehn ehs-TAH eh-REE-doh |
| 3 | I'm calling an ambulance right now | Llamo a una ambulancia ahora mismo | YAH-moh ah OO-nah ahm-boo-LAHN-seeah ah-OH-rah MEES-moh |
| 4 | Don't move -- you may have an injury | No se mueva -- puede tener una lesion | noh seh MWEH-vah -- PWEH-deh teh-NEHR OO-nah leh-see-OHN |
| 5 | Where does it hurt? | Donde le duele? | DOHN-deh leh DWEH-leh |
| 6 | Do you have any medical condition? | Tiene alguna condicion medica? | tee-EH-neh ahl-GOO-nah kohn-dee-see-OHN MEH-dee-kah |
| 7 | Are you taking any medication? | Esta tomando algun medicamento? | ehs-TAH toh-MAHN-doh ahl-GOON meh-dee-kah-MEHN-toh |
| 8 | I need to call the police | Necesito llamar a la policia | neh-seh-SEE-toh yah-MAHR ah lah poh-lee-SEE-ah |
| 9 | There was an accident -- I need to report it | Hubo un accidente -- necesito reportarlo | OO-boh oon ahk-see-DEHN-teh -- neh-seh-SEE-toh reh-pohr-TAHR-loh |
| 10 | I need your insurance information | Necesito su informacion de seguro | neh-seh-SEE-toh soo een-fohr-mah-see-OHN deh seh-GOO-roh |
| 11 | Can you give me your name and phone number? | Puede darme su nombre y numero de telefono? | PWEH-deh DAHR-meh soo NOHM-breh ee NOO-meh-roh deh teh-LEH-foh-noh |
| 12 | The car won't work -- we need a tow truck | El carro no funciona -- necesitamos una grua | ehl KAH-rroh noh foon-see-OH-nah -- neh-seh-see-TAH-mohs OO-nah GROO-ah |
| 13 | We'll wait in a safe place | Vamos a esperar en un lugar seguro | VAH-mohs ah ehs-peh-RAHR ehn oon loo-GAHR seh-GOO-roh |
| 14 | Put out cigarettes -- it smells like gasoline | Apaguen los cigarros -- huele a gasolina | ah-PAH-gehn lohs see-GAH-rrohs -- WEH-leh ah gah-soh-LEE-nah |
| 15 | Move away from the vehicle -- it could be dangerous | Alejese del vehiculo -- puede ser peligroso | ah-LEH-heh-seh dehl veh-EE-koo-loh |
| 16 | Help is coming -- they're [X] minutes away | Ya viene la ayuda -- estan a [X] minutos | yah vee-EH-neh lah ah-YOO-dah -- ehs-TAHN ah... mee-NOO-tohs |
| 17 | I have a first aid kit in the trunk | Tengo un botiquin de primeros auxilios en la cajuela | TEHN-goh oon boh-tee-KEEN deh pree-MEH-rohs owk-SEE-lee-ohs |
| 18 | Take a deep breath -- everything is going to be okay | Respire profundo -- todo va a estar bien | rehs-PEE-reh proh-FOON-doh -- TOH-doh vah ah ehs-TAHR bee-EHN |
| 19 | Would you like me to call someone for you? | Quiere que llame a alguien por usted? | kee-EH-reh keh YAH-meh ah AHL-gwee-ehn pohr oos-TEHD |
| 20 | Wait here -- I'm going for help | Espere aqui -- voy por ayuda | ehs-PEH-reh ah-KEE -- voy pohr ah-YOO-dah |

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## Section 6: Vehicle Issues (20 Phrases)
Vehicle check
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Excuse me -- I need to check something on the car | Disculpe -- tengo que revisar algo en el carro | dees-KOOL-peh -- TEHN-goh keh reh-vee-SAHR AHL-goh |
| 2 | The car is making a strange noise | El carro esta haciendo un ruido extrano | ehl KAH-rroh ehs-TAH ah-see-EHN-doh oon RWEE-doh ehks-TRAH-nyoh |
| 3 | I need to stop for a moment -- it's not serious | Tengo que parar un momento -- no es grave | TEHN-goh keh pah-RAHR oon moh-MEHN-toh |
| 4 | I got a flat tire -- sorry for the delay | Se me poncho una llanta -- disculpe la demora | seh meh pohn-CHOH OO-nah YAHN-tah |
| 5 | I'm going to change the tire -- it takes about 10 minutes | Voy a cambiar la llanta -- toma unos 10 minutos | voy ah kahm-bee-AHR lah YAHN-tah |
| 6 | I need to get gas -- it'll be quick | Necesito poner gasolina -- es rapido | neh-seh-SEE-toh poh-NEHR gah-soh-LEE-nah |
| 7 | Is there a gas station nearby? | Hay una gasolinera cerca? | eye OO-nah gah-soh-lee-NEH-rah SEHR-kah |
| 8 | The engine is overheating -- I need to stop | El motor se esta calentando -- necesito parar | ehl moh-TOHR seh ehs-TAH kah-lehn-TAHN-doh |
| 9 | The battery died -- I need a jump start | Se quedo sin bateria -- necesito pasar corriente | seh keh-DOH seen bah-teh-REE-ah |
| 10 | The AC isn't working properly | El aire acondicionado no esta funcionando bien | ehl EYE-reh ah-kohn-dee-see-oh-NAH-doh noh ehs-TAH foon-see-oh-NAHN-doh |
| 11 | I'll open the windows -- sorry for the heat | Voy a abrir las ventanas -- disculpe el calor | voy ah ah-BREER lahs vehn-TAH-nahs |
| 12 | The seatbelt is stuck -- let me help you | El cinturon de seguridad esta atorado -- dejeme ayudarle | ehl seen-too-ROHN deh seh-goo-ree-DAHD ehs-TAH ah-toh-RAH-doh |
| 13 | The door isn't closing properly -- pull it firmly | La puerta no cierra bien -- jalela con fuerza | lah PWEHR-tah noh see-EH-rrah bee-EHN |
| 14 | Do you have a charger I can use? My phone is about to die | Tiene un cargador que pueda usar? Mi telefono esta por apagarse | tee-EH-neh oon kahr-gah-DOHR keh PWEH-dah oo-SAHR |
| 15 | I need to check the map on my phone -- one moment | Necesito ver el mapa en mi telefono -- un momento | neh-seh-SEE-toh vehr ehl MAH-pah ehn mee teh-LEH-foh-noh |
| 16 | The GPS lost signal -- do you know how to get there from here? | El GPS perdio la senal -- conoce como llegar desde aqui? | ehl heh-peh-EH-seh pehr-dee-OH lah seh-NYAHL |
| 17 | Don't worry -- it's just a minor issue | No se preocupe -- es solo un problema menor | noh seh preh-oh-KOO-peh -- ehs SOH-loh oon proh-BLEH-mah meh-NOHR |
| 18 | I'll request another car so you don't wait | Voy a pedir otro carro para que no espere | voy ah peh-DEER OH-troh KAH-rroh PAH-rah keh noh ehs-PEH-reh |
| 19 | Sorry for the inconvenience -- I'll give you a discount | Disculpe las molestias -- le voy a hacer un descuento | dees-KOOL-peh lahs moh-LEHS-tee-ahs -- leh voy ah ah-SEHR oon dehs-KWEHN-toh |
| 20 | Thank you for your patience -- we can continue now | Gracias por su paciencia -- ya podemos continuar | GRAH-see-ahs pohr soo pah-see-EHN-seeah -- yah poh-DEH-mohs kohn-tee-nwahr |

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## Section 7: Small Talk with Passengers (20 Phrases)
Conversation starter
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | Is this your first time visiting [city]? | Es la primera vez que visita [ciudad]? | ehs lah pree-MEH-rah vehs keh vee-SEE-tah |
| 2 | Where are you from? | De donde es usted? | deh DOHN-deh ehs oos-TEHD |
| 3 | What do you think of [city] so far? | Que le parece [ciudad] hasta ahora? | keh leh pah-REH-seh... AHS-tah ah-OH-rah |
| 4 | The weather is very [hot/cool/rainy] today | El clima esta muy [caluroso/fresco/lluvioso] hoy | ehl KLEE-mah ehs-TAH mwee kah-loo-ROH-soh / FREHS-koh / yoo-vee-OH-soh |
| 5 | Tomorrow it's going to be more [sunny/cloudy] | Manana va a estar mas [soleado/nublado] | mah-NYAH-nah vah ah ehs-TAHR mahs soh-leh-AH-doh / noo-BLAH-doh |
| 6 | Are you here for work or vacation? | Viene por trabajo o por vacaciones? | vee-EH-neh pohr trah-BAH-hoh oh pohr vah-kah-see-OH-nehs |
| 7 | I recommend visiting [attraction] -- it's very nice | Le recomiendo visitar [atraccion] -- es muy bonito | leh reh-koh-mee-EHN-doh vee-see-TAHR... -- ehs mwee boh-NEE-toh |
| 8 | The best traditional food restaurant is [name] | El mejor restaurante de comida tipica es [nombre] | ehl meh-HOHR rehs-tow-RAHN-teh deh koh-MEE-dah TEE-pee-kah ehs |
| 9 | Do you have kids? I have [number] | Tiene hijos? Yo tengo [numero] | tee-EH-neh EE-hohs? yoh TEHN-goh |
| 10 | What music do you like? I can put it on if you want | Que musica le gusta? Puedo ponerla si quiere | keh MOO-see-kah leh GOOS-tah |
| 11 | I love this song -- it's by [artist] | Me encanta esta cancion -- es de [artista] | meh ehn-KAHN-tah EHS-tah kahn-see-OHN |
| 12 | Have you tried [local dish]? I recommend it | Ha probado [comida tipica]? Se la recomiendo | ah proh-BAH-doh... seh lah reh-koh-mee-EHN-doh |
| 13 | I've been driving for [X] years | Trabajo manejando desde hace [X] anos | trah-BAH-hoh mah-neh-HAHN-doh DEHS-deh AH-seh... AH-nyohs |
| 14 | The city has changed a lot in recent years | La ciudad ha cambiado mucho en los ultimos anos | lah see-oo-DAHD ah kahm-bee-AH-doh MOO-choh |
| 15 | There's a festival this weekend at [place] | Hay un festival este fin de semana en [lugar] | eye oon fehs-tee-VAHL EHS-teh feen deh seh-MAH-nah |
| 16 | Traffic gets very heavy at this hour | El trafico se pone muy pesado a esta hora | ehl TRAH-fee-koh seh POH-neh mwee peh-SAH-doh |
| 17 | You speak very good Spanish/English | Usted habla muy buen espanol/ingles | oos-TEHD AH-blah mwee bwehn ehs-pah-NYOHL / een-GLEHS |
| 18 | I'm learning Spanish -- I practice with my passengers | Estoy aprendiendo espanol -- practico con mis pasajeros | ehs-TOY ah-prehn-dee-EHN-doh ehs-pah-NYOHL |
| 19 | Do you like to travel? What's been your favorite trip? | Le gusta viajar? Cual ha sido su viaje favorito? | leh GOOS-tah vee-ah-HAHR? kwahl ah SEE-doh soo vee-AH-heh fah-voh-REE-toh |
| 20 | It's been a pleasure -- I hope you enjoy your day | Ha sido un placer -- espero que disfrute su dia | ah SEE-doh oon plah-SEHR -- ehs-PEH-roh keh dees-FROO-teh soo DEE-ah |

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## Section 8: Emergency Safety Commands (15 Phrases)
Braking immediately
| # | English | Español | Pronunciation |
|---|-------|-------|-------------|
| 1 | STOP! | PARE! | PAH-reh |
| 2 | WATCH OUT! | CUIDADO! | kwee-DAH-doh |
| 3 | GET OUT! | BAJESE! | BAH-heh-seh |
| 4 | DON'T MOVE! | QUIETO/A! | kee-EH-toh/tah |
| 5 | DUCK DOWN! | AGACHESE! | ah-GAH-cheh-seh |
| 6 | DROP THAT! | SUELTE ESO! | SWEHL-teh EH-soh |
| 7 | CALL 911! | LLAME AL 911! | YAH-meh ahl noh-veh OO-noh OO-noh |
| 8 | HELP! | AUXILIO! | owk-SEE-lee-oh |
| 9 | FIRE! | FUEGO! | FWEH-goh |
| 10 | GET AWAY! | ALEJESE! | ah-LEH-heh-seh |
| 11 | DON'T TOUCH THAT! | NO TOQUE ESO! | noh TOH-keh EH-soh |
| 12 | STAY HERE! | QUEDESE AQUI! | KEH-deh-seh ah-KEE |
| 13 | RUN! | CORRA! | KOH-rrah |
| 14 | PUSH ME! | EMPÚJEME! | ehm-POO-heh-meh |
| 15 | BREATHE! | RESPIRE! | rehs-PEE-reh |

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## Quick-Reference Cards
The most essential phrases on a card you can keep close at hand.
### Pickup Quick Card
| English | Español |
|-------|-------|
| Where am I taking you? | A donde lo llevo? |
| Put on your seatbelt | Pongase el cinturon |
| Turn left/right | Doble a la izquierda/derecha |
| Go straight | Siga derecho |
| How much? | Cuanto cuesta? |
| Cash or card? | Efectivo o tarjeta? |
| Need change? | Necesita cambio? |
| Is this it? | Aqui es? |
| Shall I wait? | Lo espero? |
| Safe trip | Buen viaje |

### Emergency Quick Card
| English | Español |
|-------|-------|
| STOP! | PARE! |
| WATCH OUT! | CUIDADO! |
| GET OUT! | BAJESE! |
| HELP! | AUXILIO! |
| FIRE! | FUEGO! |
| CALL 911! | LLAME AL 911! |
| Don't move | No se mueva |
| Where does it hurt? | Donde le duele? |
| Move away from the car | Alejese del carro |
| Stay calm | Tranquilo/a |

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