Ectaco Partner ES-X5 User manual

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Partner®X5 EnglishÙSpanish Voice Phrasebook
1. Everyday Conversation........................................................................................... 2
Conversación diaria....................................................................................................... 2
Allgemeine Phrasen....................................................................................................... 2
2. Traveling .................................................................................................................. 6
De viaje.......................................................................................................................... 6
Reisen ............................................................................................................................ 6
3. Local transport ...................................................................................................... 14
Transporte local ........................................................................................................... 14
Lokaler Transport ........................................................................................................ 14
4. Driving .................................................................................................................... 18
Conduciendo................................................................................................................ 18
Autofahren................................................................................................................... 18
5. Hotel........................................................................................................................22
Hotel ............................................................................................................................ 22
Hotel ............................................................................................................................ 22
6. Restaurant .............................................................................................................. 28
Restaurante .................................................................................................................. 28
Restaurant .................................................................................................................... 28
7. Shopping................................................................................................................. 34
Compras....................................................................................................................... 34
Einkaufen..................................................................................................................... 34
8. Bank ........................................................................................................................ 39
Banco ...........................................................................................................................39
Bank............................................................................................................................. 39
9. Health...................................................................................................................... 42
Salud ............................................................................................................................ 42
Gesundheit................................................................................................................... 42
10. Housekeeper......................................................................................................... 48
Gobernanta .................................................................................................................. 48
Hausangestellte............................................................................................................ 48
¾The basic phrase in bold and its listed variants (see below) are all recognized
by Partner® X5.

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1. Everyday Conversation
Conversación diaria
Allgemeine Phrasen
E: Could you do me a favor?
-Would you do me a favor?
- Would you assist me?
- Please help me!
- Can you help me?
- Can you do something for me?
- Can you assist me?
- Can I ask you for a favor?
S: ¿Me puede hacer un favor? G: Würden Sie mir bitte einen
Gefallen tun?
E: Will you help me with this
problem?
-Will you help me solve this
problem?
- I'm stuck on this problem; can you
help me?
- I need your help with this matter.
- I need your help on this question.
- I need your help on this problem.
- Can you help me with this problem?
- Can you help me solve this
problem?
- Can you help me in this matter?
- Can you help me in the matter?
S: ¿Me puede ayudar con este
problema?
G: Würden Sie mir bitte helfen,
dieses Problem zu lösen?
E: Do you speak English?
-Do you know English?
S: ¿Habla Usted inglés? G: Sprechen Sie Englisch?
E: Say it once more please.
-Repeat it once more please.
- Please repeat what you said.
- Please repeat that again.
- Could you please say it once
again?
- Could you please repeat it once
again?
S: Por favor, repítelo otra vez. G: Könnten Sie das bitte
wiederholen?
E: Please speak slower.
-Slow down, please.
- Go slowly, please.
- Could you not speak so fast?
S: Por favor, hable despacio. G: Bitte sprechen Sie langsamer.
E: Please write it down for me.
-Write it down here, please.
- Please write it here.
S: Por favor, escríbalo aquí. G: Schreiben Sie es bitte hier auf.
E: I don't know what it is.
-What does this mean?
S: ¿Qué es esto? G: Was ist das?
E: How far is ..? S: ¿Qué tan lejos está ..? G: Wie weit ist ..?
E: How many?
-How much?
S: ¿Cuánto? G: Wie viele?
E: What is the length? S: ¿A qué distancia? G: Wie lang?
E: How much is it?
-What does it cost?
S: ¿Cuánto es? G: Was kostet das?

Everyday Conversation Conversación diaria
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E: Is there a bathroom here?
-Where is the toilet?
- Where is the restroom?
- Is there a toilet here?
- Is there a restroom here?
- Is there a public restroom here I
can use?
- Is there a men's room nearby?
- Is there a ladies' room nearby?
- How can I find a toilet?
- How can I find a bathroom?
- How can I find a WC?
S: ¿Dónde se encuentran los
baños?
G: Gibt es hier eine Toilette?
E: I'm glad to see you again.
-I'm happy to see you again.
- It's good to see you again.
- It's great to see you again.
- I'm happy we could meet again.
- I'm glad we could meet again.
- Nice to see you again.
- I'm so glad we ran into each other.
S: Es un agrado volver a verte. G: Es freut mich, Sie wiederzusehen.
E: Long time no see.
-It's been ages.
- It's been a while.
- It's been so long.
- It's been such a long time.
S: No le he visto desde hace
tiempo.
G: Lange nicht gesehen.
E: Have a good time! S: ¡Suerte! G: Viel Spaß!
E: I wish you all the best.
-Congratulations.
- Best wishes.
- Many happy returns.
- Hope all goes well.
S: ¡Felicidades! G: Meine Glückwünsche.
E: Have a nice trip!
-Have a good trip!
- Happy trails!
S: ¡Buen viaje! G: Gute Reise!
E: Best wishes for your birthday!
-Happy birthday!
S: ¡Feliz cumpleaños! G: Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
E: Merry Christmas! S: ¡Feliz Navidad! G: Frohe Weihnachten!
E: Happy holidays! S: ¡Felices Fiestas! G: Schönen Urlaub!
E: Best wishes for a Happy New
Year!
-Happy New Year!
S: ¡Feliz Año Nuevo! G: Alles Gute fürs neue Jahr!
E: Happy Easter! S: ¡Felices Pascuas! G: Frohe Ostern!
E: I hope you get better soon.
-I hope you'll get better soon.
- I wish you a quick recovery.
- I hope you'll be on your feet soon.
- Get well soon.
- Hope you feel better.
S: Espero que te mejores. G: Gute Besserung.
E: Cheers!
-Your health!
S: ¡Salud! G: Prost!
E: Thank you.
-Thank you very much.
- Thanks a lot!
- It's very much appreciated.
- I appreciate it.
- Many thanks.
- Thanks for your help.
- Thank you for your trouble.
- Thank you for your time.
- Thank you for your help.
S: Gracias. G: Vielen Dank.

Everyday Conversation Conversación diaria
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E: That's very kind of you.
-That's very nice of you.
- That's so kind of you.
- That's so nice of you.
- You're very generous.
- You're very kind.
- You have been very kind.
- You helped me a lot, thank you.
S: Usted es muy amable. G: Das ist sehr nett von Ihnen.
E: I'm very grateful to you.
-I'm really grateful to you.
- I appreciate your help.
- I'm very much obliged to you.
- I'm in your debt.
- I'm very thankful to you.
- Much obliged.
S: Le estoy muy agradecido. G: Ich bin Ihnen sehr verbunden.
E: Thanks for your kind words. S: Le agradezco sus amables
palabras.
G: Danke für Ihre netten Worte.
E: Thank you for a nice day.
-Thank you, I had a nice time today.
- I had a lot of fun today, thanks.
- I enjoyed myself today, thank you.
S: Gracias por un agradable día. G: Danke für einen wunderbaren
Tag.
E: Sorry!
-Pardon.
- I beg your pardon.
- I am terribly sorry.
- I am sorry.
- I am really sorry.
- I am awfully sorry.
- Excuse me.
S: Perdóneme, por favor. G: Entschuldigung!
E: Just a moment please.
-Wait one minute.
- Wait a minute.
- This will take a second.
- This will take a minute.
- Please wait a second.
- Please wait a moment.
- Hold on for a second.
- Hold on for a moment.
- Excuse me a moment.
S: Un momento, por favor. G: Einen Augenblick, bitte.
E: That's my fault.
-Sorry, I wasn't paying attention.
- Sorry, I was negligent.
- It's my fault.
- It was careless of me.
- I'm to blame.
- I'm responsible for that.
- I did that, sorry.
- I did it, sorry.
S: Perdón, ha sido mi culpa. G: Das ist meine Schuld.
E: I didn't mean that.
-My mistake.
- I was mistaken.
- I made an error.
S: No fue mi intención decir eso. G: Ich habe es nicht so gemeint.
E: Am I disturbing you?
-Is this a good time?
- Are you busy?
- Am I intruding?
- Am I interrupting?
- Am I bothering you?
S: ¿Te interrumpo? G: Habe ich Sie gestört?
E: May I bother you a moment?
-Do you have some time?
- Do you have a second?
- Can you stop for a moment?
- Can I interrupt you for a minute?
S: ¿Puedo interrumpirle un
momento?
G: Darf ich Sie für einen Augenblick
stören?

Everyday Conversation Conversación diaria
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E: Never mind.
-Think nothing of it.
- Put it out of your mind.
- Oh it's nothing.
- No big deal.
- It's okay.
- Forget it.
- Don't worry about it.
- Don't mention it.
S: No es nada. G: Schon gut.
E: I'm depressed.
-I feel sad.
S: Estoy deprimido. G: Ich bin traurig.
E: She's pouting.
-She's moping.
S: Ella hace pucheros. G: Sie schmollt.
E: It's disgusting!
-It's revolting!
- It's gross!
S: Es repugnante. G: Das ist ekelhaft!
E: You make me sick.
-You repel me.
- You make my stomach turn.
- You disgust me.
- I can't stand you.
S: Usted me irrita. G: Sie ekeln mich an.
E: Calm down, everything will be
OK.
-Take it easy.
- Relax, it will be OK.
- Relax!
- Everything's all right.
- Don't worry.
- Don't be worried.
- Don't be nervous.
- Cool it!
- Cool down, all will be fine.
- Chill!
- Cheer up!
- Calm down.
- Breathe deeply.
S: No se preocupe, todo está bien. G: Regen Sie sich ab!
E: That's too bad!
-What a shame!
- That's terrible!
- Such a shame!
S: ¡Qué lástima! G: Das ist aber schlimm!
E: It's incredible!
-Wow!
- That's unbelievable!
- It can't be true.
S: ¡No lo puedo creer! G: Das ist unglaublich!
E: What a surprise!
-I had no idea!
- I didn't expect this!
- I didn't expect it!
S: ¡Qué sorpresa! G: Was für eine Überraschung!
E: You must be kidding!
-You're pulling my leg.
- Surely you're joking!
- I don't believe you.
S: ¡No te puedo creer! G: Das ist ja wohl nicht Ihr Ernst!
E: Go away!
-I want you out.
- Get out!
S: ¡Vete! G: Verschwinden Sie!

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2. Traveling
De viaje
Reisen
E: How much is the ticket?
-What is the price of the ticket?
- How much does a ticket run?
S: ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? G: Was kostet die Fahrkarte?
E: Is there a reduced price? S: ¿Hay algún descuento? G: Gibt es Preisermäßigungen?
E: Is there a student discount? S: ¿Tienen descuentos para
estudiantes?
G: Gibt es einen Studententarif?
E: Is there a senior citizen
discount?
S: ¿Tienen descuentos para
jubilados?
G: Gibt es eine Ermäßigung für
Rentner?
E: What is the extra baggage
charge?
-What is the extra baggage fee?
- How much is the excess baggage
charge?
- How much is the excess baggage
fee?
- How much is the extra baggage
charge?
- How much do you charge for
excess weight?
- How much do you charge for extra
weight?
S: ¿Cuánto tengo que pagar por el
sobrepeso de equipaje?
G: Was muss ich für das
Gepäckübergewicht zahlen?
E: One ticket to ... S: Quisiera un billete para ... G: Ich möchte eine Fahrkarte nach
...
E: I would like a tourist class
ticket.
-I would like a coach class ticket.
- I would like an economy class
ticket.
- I want to buy a ticket, coach class.
- I want to buy a ticket, economy
class.
- One tourist class ticket, please.
- One economy class ticket, please.
- I'd like to be in tourist class.
- I'd like to be in economy class.
- I'd like to be in coach class.
S: Quisiera un billete de clase
económica.
G: Ich möchte eine Fahrkarte in der
zweiten Klasse.
E: I need a business class ticket to
...
-I need one business class ticket to
...
- I'd like a seat in business class to
..?
S: Necesito un billete de clase
ejecutiva para ...
G: Ich hätte gerne eine Fahrkarte in
der ersten Klasse nach ...
E: I'd like to cancel my trip to ... S: Quisiera cancelar mi billete
para ...
G: Ich möchte meine Fahrkarte
stornieren.
E: Please reserve me a place on
the next flight to ...
-I need a seat on the next flight to ...
- I'd like a seat on the next flight to ...
- I'd like to get on the next flight to ...
S: Por favor, necesito una
reservación en el próximo vuelo.
G: Bitte reservieren Sie für mich
einen Platz für den nächsten Flug
nach ...
E: I'd like to reserve a seat on this
train.
-I'd like to book a seat on this train.
- I want to make a reservation for this
train.
S: Quisiera hacer una reservación
para este tren.
G: Ich möchte einen Platz in diesem
Zug buchen.
E: I would like to reserve a seat in
the non-smoking section.
-A non-smoking seat, please.
- I'd like a non-smoking seat.
S: Quisiera reservar un asiento en
el área para no fumadores.
G: Ich möchte einen Platz im
Nichtraucherabteil reservieren.

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E: A seat next to the window,
please.
-I'd like a window seat.
S: Quisiera un asiento en la
ventanilla.
G: Einen Fensterplatz bitte.
E: I'd like to confirm a reservation.
-I want to confirm my booking.
S: Quisiera confirmar mi
reservación.
G: Ich möchte eine Reservierung
bestätigen.
E: I want to change my
reservation.
-I'd like to change my booking.
- I'd like to change my ticket.
- I'd like to change my reservation.
S: Quisiera cambiar mi
reservación.
G: Ich möchte meine Reservierung
ändern.
E: Cancel this reservation, please.
-Cancel my reservation, please.
- Please cancel this booking.
S: Por favor, cancele mi
reservación.
G: Stornieren Sie bitte meine
Reservierung.
E: May I have another customs
form?
-Give me another customs form,
please.
- Can you give me a new customs
form?
- I need a new customs form.
S: ¿Puede darme otra declaración
de aduana?
G: Kann ich bitte noch ein
Zollformular haben?
E: Please show me how to fill in
this form.
-I don't understand how to complete
this form.
- Can you explain how to answer
these questions?
- Can you show me what to write?
S: Por favor, explíqueme como
llenar este formulario.
G: Zeigen Sie mir bitte, wie das
Formular ausgefüllt werden muss.
E: Here's my passport. S: Aquí está mi pasaporte. G: Hier ist mein Pass.
E: I'm a tourist.
-I'm here for pleasure.
S: Soy turista. G: Ich bin Tourist.
E: I am on vacation.
-I am on holiday.
S: Estoy de vacaciones. G: Ich mache Ferien.
E: I am on a business trip.
-I'm here on business.
- I'm here for business purposes.
S: Estoy acá en plan de negocios. G: Ich bin geschäftlich unterwegs.
E: I plan to stay two weeks.
-I intend to remain for fourteen days.
- I intend to stay for fourteen days.
- I plan a two-week stay.
- I'll be here for two weeks.
- I'll stay here for two weeks.
- I'll remain here for two weeks.
- I'll be leaving in two weeks.
S: Pienso estar dos semanas. G: Ich werde mich hier
voraussichtlich zwei Wochen
aufhalten.
E: I am a transit passenger to ...
-I'm in transit for ...
- I'm just stopping over.
- I'm on my way to ...
S: Estoy en transbordo para... G: Ich bin Transitreisender nach ...
E: Here is my transit pass.
-This is my transit visa.
- This is my transit pass.
S: Este es mi visado de tránsito. G: Das ist mein Transitvisum.
E: I only have articles for personal
use.
-The only items I have are for
personal use.
- This is for my personal use.
S: Sólo tengo objetos de uso
personal.
G: Ich habe nur Sachen für
persönlichen Bedarf.
E: I have nothing taxable.
-I have nothing to declare.
S: No tengo nada que declarar. G: Ich habe nichts zu verzollen.
E: I would like to declare ... S: Quisiera declarar ... G: Ich möchte folgendes verzollen.

Traveling De viaje
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E: How much luggage am I
allowed to take?
-How much luggage am I permitted
to take?
- How much baggage am I allowed to
take?
- How much baggage can I take?
- How much luggage can I take?
- What is the weight limit?
S: ¿Cuánto de equipaje se me
permite llevar?
G: Wieviel Gepäck kann ich
mitbringen?
E: I have no luggage with me.
-I'm traveling without baggage.
S: No tengo equipaje conmigo. G: Ich habe kein Gepäck.
E: This is my baggage.
-This is my luggage.
- Here is my luggage.
- These are my bags.
- My luggage is here.
S: Este es mi equipaje. G: Das ist mein Gepäck.
E: Where can I find a porter?
-Where can I find someone to help
me with my luggage?
S: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar a un
mozo?
G: Wo finde ich einen Gepäckträger?
E: Could you help me with my
baggage please?
-Could you help me transport my
luggage?
- Could you help me move my
luggage?
S: ¿Por favor, me puede ayudar
con mi equipaje?
G: Können Sie mir bitte mit meinem
Gepäck helfen?
E: It's fragile. Please be careful
carrying it.
-This is fragile. Be careful with it.
- This is breakable. Please be careful
when you carry it.
S: Es frágil. Tenga cuidado al
llevarlo.
G: Das ist zerbrechlich. Tragen Sie
es bitte vorsichtig.
E: Please take this baggage to the
taxi stand.
-To the taxi stand with these bags,
please.
S: Por favor, lleve este equipaje a
la parada de taxis.
G: Bringen Sie bitte das Gepäck zum
Taxistand.
E: Is this cart free?
-Is there a fee for this cart?
- Do I have to pay to use this cart?
S: ¿Puedo usar este carro? G: Muss ich diesen Gepäcktrolley
bezahlen?
E: Where do I pick up my bags?
-Where is the baggage claim?
S: ¿Dónde puedo recoger mi
equipaje?
G: Wo kann ich mein Gepäck
abholen?
E: Here is my claim check.
-Here is my baggage check.
S: Aquí está mi billete de equipaje. G: Hier ist meine Gepäckquittung.
E: It seems my baggage has been
lost.
-It seems my luggage has been lost.
- My luggage has been lost in transit.
S: No puedo encontrar mi
equipaje.
G: Ich kann mein Gepäck nicht
finden.
E: My baggage is broken, and
some things are missing.
-My baggage is damaged, and some
things are missing.
- My bags have been damaged and
some things are missing.
- Some things are missing from my
baggage, which has been opened.
S: Mis maletas están dañadas y
faltan algunas cosas.
G: Mein Gepäck ist beschädigt, und
einige Sachen fehlen.
E: What flights go to ..? S: ¿Qué vuelos hay disponibles
para ..?
G: Welche Flüge gehen nach ..?
E: When is there a flight to ..? S: ¿Cuándo hay un vuelo
disponible para ..?
G: Wann geht ein Flug nach ..?

Traveling De viaje
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E: Can I make a connection on the
same day?
-Is it possible to make a connection
on the same day?
- Can I catch a connecting flight on
the same day?
S: ¿Puedo hacer el transbordo el
mismo día?
G: Schaffe ich den Anschluss am
selben Tag oder nicht?
E: How frequent are the flights?
-Are there frequent flights?
- Are there regular flights?
- Do you fly there on a regular basis?
S: ¿Con qué frecuencia se
realizan los vuelos?
G: Wie oft gehen die Flüge?
E: Are there any seats left on the
flight?
-Please check if there is space on
the flight.
- Could you please check if there are
any free seats?
- Are there any places available on
the plane?
S: ¿Hay asientos disponibles en el
vuelo?
G: Gibt es Plätze auf diesem Flug?
E: Please check other airlines.
-Would you check other airlines,
please?
S: Por favor, revise otras
aerolíneas.
G: Fragen Sie bitte bei anderen
Fluggesellschaften nach.
E: Do I have to change planes? S: ¿Tendré que cambiar de
aviones?
G: Muss ich umsteigen?
E: How early must I be at the
airport?
-How early should I be at the
airport?
- How early should I check in for the
flight?
- I must be at the airport at what
time?
- I have to be at the airport at what
time?
- When do I have to check in?
- What time do you recommend
showing up at the airport?
S: ¿Con cuánto tiempo de
anticipación tengo que estar en el
aeropuerto?
G: Wann muss ich am Flughafen
sein?
E: Please direct me to the check-in
counter.
S: ¿Dónde se hace el registro y la
facturación?
G: Wo ist die Abfertigung?
E: When is boarding time?
-What time do we board the plane?
- When do we get on the plane?
- What time does the flight begin
boarding?
- What time does the plane begin
boarding?
- What time does the plane start
boarding?
S: ¿A qué hora comienza el
embarque?
G: Wann soll man am Flugsteig
sein?
E: What time does the plane
leave?
-What is take-off time?
S: ¿A qué hora sale el vuelo? G: Um wieviel Uhr ist der Abflug?
E: What is the gate number?
-Which gate for the flight to ..?
- What gate does this flight leave
from?
- Which gate does this flight leave
from?
- What is the number of the gate?
S: ¿Cuál es el número de la
compuerta?
G: Welcher Flugsteig?
E: Where does the shuttle bus
stop?
S: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el
autobús?
G: Wo finde ich den Pendelbus?
E: Where is this seat?
-Please direct me to this seat.
- Could you show me where to sit?
S: ¿Dónde está el asiento? G: Wo ist dieser Platz?

Traveling De viaje
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E: Could I change seats with you?
-Can we switch seats?
- Would you mind trading places?
S: ¿Podemos intercambiar
asientos?
G: Können wir die Plätze tauschen?
E: Would you please get me a
blanket?
-Can I have a cover?
- Can I have a blanket?
S: ¿Por favor, puede Usted
traerme una frazada?
G: Könnten Sie mir bitte eine Decke
geben?
E: I'd like a pillow, please.
-Can I have a pillow?
- Can I get a pillow?
S: ¿Por favor, me puede traer una
almohada?
G: Könnten Sie mir bitte ein
Kopfkissen bringen?
E: Can I have another drink?
-May I have another drink?
- I'd like another drink, please.
- I'd like something else to drink.
S: Quisiera otro trago, por favor. G: Ich möchte noch was zu Trinken
bitte.
E: Tea, please.
-I'd like a cup of tea, please.
S: Un té, por favor. G: Tee, bitte.
E: Please don't smoke here.
-Smoking is not allowed here.
- Smoking is not permitted here.
- Smoking on board is not permitted.
- Smoking on board is not allowed.
- This is a no-smoking flight.
S: Por favor, no fume aquí. G: Bitte rauchen Sie hier nicht.
E: How long will we stop here?
-How long is the lay-over?
S: ¿Cuánto tiempo vamos a
permanecer aquí?
G: Wie lange werden wir uns hier
aufhalten?
E: I feel ill. S: No me siento bien. G: Mir ist übel.
E: May I recline my seat?
-Do you mind if I put my seat back?
S: ¿Puedo inclinar mi asiento? G: Darf ich mich zurücklehnen?
E: Do they sell duty-free goods on
board?
-Is there duty-free on board?
S: ¿Se venden a bordo productos
libres de impuestos?
G: Werden im Flugzeug zollfreie
Waren angeboten?
E: My earphones don't work.
-My headphones don't work.
- I can't hear anything.
- My earphones are defective.
S: Mis auriculares no funcionan. G: Meine Kopfhörer funktionieren
nicht.
E: May I smoke now?
-Can I light my cigarette yet?
S: ¿Es permitido fumar ahora? G: Darf ich jetzt rauchen?
E: What time do we land?
-When do we get into ..?
- When do we get to ..?
- What time is landing?
- When do we arrive in ..?
S: ¿A qué hora aterrizamos? G: Wann kommen wir an?
E: How can I get to ..?
-What train should I take to ..?
S: ¿Qué tren debo de abordar para
llegar a ..?
G: Wie komme ich nach ..?
E: Do I have to change trains?
-Do I have to switch trains?
- Is it necessary to change trains?
- Do I make a change?
- Do I need to board another train?
- Where should I change trains?
S: ¿Dónde tengo que cambiar de
tren?
G: Wo müsste ich umsteigen?
E: Which platform does the train
depart from?
-Which platform does the train leave
from?
- Where does the train leave from?
- Where does the train depart from?
- Which is the departure platform?
S: ¿De cuál plataforma parte el
tren?
G: Von welchem Gleis fährt der Zug
ab?

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E: When does the next train
depart?
-What time does the next train
leave?
S: ¿A qué hora parte el siguiente
tren?
G: Wann fährt der nächste Zug ab?
E: When is the first train for ..?
-When is the earliest train for ..?
- How early does the first train leave?
- How early does the first train
depart?
- What time does the first train
depart?
- What time does the first train
leave?
S: ¿A qué hora parte el primer tren
a ..?
G: Wann fährt der erste Zug ab nach
..?
E: When is the last train?
-What time does the last train
depart?
- When is the latest I can leave?
S: ¿A qué hora parte el ultimo tren
a ..?
G: Wann geht der letzte Zug?
E: Does the train stop at ..?
-Is there a stop at ..?
- Do we stop at ..?
- Will we be stopping at ..?
- Does the train make a stop at ..?
S: ¿Hace el tren parada en ..? G: Hält dieser Zug in ..?
E: How long does it take to get
there?
-How long will it take to get there?
- How soon will we arrive there?
- How soon will we get there?
- When do we get there?
- How long is the ride?
S: ¿A qué hora llegaremos allí? G: Wie lange fährt man bis dorthin?
E: Is this train an express or a
local?
-Is this a local or an express train?
- Does the train stop at every
station?
S: ¿Es éste un tren expreso o un
tren local?
G: Ist das ein Schnellzug oder ein
Nahverkehrszug?
E: Is this train number ..?
-What train is this?
S: ¿Es éste el tren número ..? G: Was ist das für ein Zug?
E: Where is car number ..?
-I need car number ...
S: ¿Dónde está el número del
vagón?
G: Wo ist der Wagen Nummer ..?
E: When does the train leave?
-When does the train depart?
- Is the train leaving soon?
S: ¿Cuándo parte el tren? G: Wann fährt der Zug ab?
E: Is this spot free?
-Is this spot taken?
- Is this spot occupied?
- Is this seat occupied?
S: ¿Está este asiento ocupado? G: Ist der Platz frei?
E: I believe I sit here.
-I think this is my place.
S: Parece que éste es mi asiento. G: Ich glaube, das ist mein Platz.
E: I prefer a seat by the window.
-I want to sit next to the window.
S: Preferiría un asiento al lado de
la ventana.
G: Ich ziehe einen Fensterplatz vor.
E: I'd like to open the window, if
you don't mind.
-Would you mind if I let a little fresh
air in?
- Do you mind my opening the
window?
S: ¿Puedo abrir la ventanilla? G: Darf ich das Fenster öffnen?
E: May I shut the window?
-I'd like to close the window, if you
don't mind.
- Do you mind my closing the
window?
S: ¿Puedo cerrar la ventanilla? G: Darf ich das Fenster schließen?

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E: Is there a dining car on this
train?
-Is there a restaurant car on this
train?
- Is there a place to buy food?
- Is there a club car on this train?
S: ¿Hay un vagón restaurante en
este tren?
G: Gibt es einen Speisewagen in
diesem Zug?
E: What's this station called? S: ¿En qué estación estamos? G: Was ist das für eine Station?
E: How long does the train stop
here?
-Will we be stopped for long?
- Will the stop be prolonged?
S: ¿Por cuánto tiempo estará el
tren detenido aquí?
G: Wie lange hält der Zug hier?
E: Is the train late?
-Is the train on time?
- Is the train held up?
- Has the train been held up?
- Has the train been delayed?
S: ¿Está el tren atrasado? G: Hat der Zug eine Verspätung?
E: When does the train arrive?
-What time will we be getting to ..?
S: ¿A qué hora llega el tren? G: Wann kommen wir an?
E: Where is the next stop?
-Which stop is next?
- Which station is next?
S: ¿Dónde está la siguiente
parada?
G: Wo ist die nächste Station?
E: Which stop should I get off at?
-Which is my stop?
- Where do I get off?
- How many stops from here?
S: ¿En qué estación debo bajar? G: An welcher Station soll ich
aussteigen?
E: When does the ship sail?
-When does the ship leave?
- What time does it sail?
- What time does it leave?
- What time do we leave port?
S: ¿A qué hora zarpa el barco? G: Wann geht das Schiff ab?
E: When is the next ferry to ..?
-What time is the next ferry
scheduled?
- What time does the next ferry
leave?
S: ¿A qué hora sale el siguiente
transbordador?
G: Wann geht die nächste Fähre
nach ..?
E: What ferries are there to ..?
-Is there a ferry to ..?
S: ¿Qué transbordadores hay
disponibles hacia ..?
G: Welche Fähren gehen nach ..?
E: Where can I board the ship?
-Which dock does the ship leave
from?
- Which dock does the boat leave
from?
- Where can I board the boat?
- Where are we docked?
S: ¿Dónde puedo abordar el
barco?
G: Wo kann ich das Schiff
besteigen?
E: Would you please show me to
my cabin?
S: ¿Puede Usted mostrarme el
camarote, por favor?
G: Bitte zeigen Sie mir meine
Kabine.
E: I'd like to reserve a deck chair.
-I want to book a deck chair.
S: Quisiera reservar un asiento en
cubierta.
G: Ich möchte einen Sitz an Deck
reservieren.
E: What time can I dine?
-When do we eat dinner?
- What time is dinner?
S: ¿A qué hora puedo cenar? G: Wann kann ich zu Mittag essen?
E: What time do we dock?
-When does the boat arrive?
- When do we drop anchor?
- What time do we get in?
- What time do we arrive?
S: ¿A qué hora arriba el barco? G: Wann kommen wir an?

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E: Is there a gym on board?
-Is there a place to work out?
- Are there exercise facilities on
board?
S: ¿Se encuentra algún gimnasio
abordo?
G: Gibt es dort eine Gymnastikhalle?
E: Is there a swimming pool? S: ¿Hay alguna piscina abordo? G: Gibt es dort ein
Schwimmbecken?
E: Are there medical facilities?
-Is there a doctor on board?
S: ¿Hay servicios médicos
abordo?
G: Gibt es einen Arzt an Bord?

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3. Local transport
Transporte local
Lokaler Transport
E: Where is the bus station?
-How do I get to the bus station?
- How can I get to the bus station?
S: ¿Dónde se encuentra una
parada de autobús?
G: Wo ist die Bushaltestelle?
E: Where is the bus timetable?
-Where can I find out departure and
arrival times?
S: ¿Dónde se encuentra el horario
de autobuses?
G: Wo finde ich den Fahrplan?
E: Is this bus schedule still in
effect?
-Is this the current bus schedule?
- Is this schedule still valid?
- Has this schedule been modified?
- Has this schedule been changed?
- Are the times on this schedule
correct?
S: ¿Es este horario de autobús
válido?
G: Gilt der Fahrplan noch?
E: What bus will take me to ..?
-Which route goes to ..?
- What route do I take to get to ..?
- What bus do I take to get to ..?
S: ¿Qué autobús necesito para
llegar a ..?
G: Mit welchem Bus komme ich nach
..?
E: Where can I buy a ticket?
-Where is the ticket office?
- Where do I get in line to buy a
ticket?
- Where can I purchase a ticket?
S: ¿Dónde puedo comprar un
billete?
G: Wo kann ich eine Fahrkarte
kaufen?
E: Is it possible to buy the ticket
on the bus?
-Will I be able to buy a ticket on the
bus?
- May I buy the ticket from the driver?
- Can I just pay after I get on the
bus?
- Are tickets sold in the bus?
S: ¿Puedo comprar el billete en el
autobús?
G: Kann ich eine Fahrkarte gleich im
Bus kaufen?
E: How much does the ticket cost? S: ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? G: Wie teuer ist die Fahrkarte?
E: I need a one-way ticket to ...
-One-way ticket to .., please.
S: Necesito un billete de ida para
...
G: Ich möchte eine einfache
Fahrkarte kaufen nach ...
E: I need a return ticket.
-I'd like a return ticket.
S: Necesito un billete de ida y
vuelta.
G: Ich brauche eine Rückfahrkarte.
E: How much is a round-trip
ticket?
-How much does it cost both ways?
S: ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete de ida
y vuelta?
G: Was kostet die Hin- und
Rückfahrkarte?
E: How long is a round-trip ticket
good for?
-When is the last day I can use my
return ticket?
- When does this ticket expire?
- By what day do I have to return?
S: ¿Por cuánto tiempo es válido el
billete de ida y vuelta?
G: Wie lange gilt die Hin- und
Rückfahrkarte?
E: Are there any discount fares for
several trips?
-Do you give discounts for several
trips?
- Do I get a discount for traveling
often?
S: ¿Hay descuentos disponibles
para personas que viajan con
frecuencia?
G: Gibt es Preisnachlässe für
mehrere Reisen?
E: Is there a group rate?
-Are there any discounts for groups?
S: ¿Hay descuentos para grupos
de viajeros?
G: Gibt es einen Gruppentarif?
E: Can I sit anywhere I want?
-Does this ticket designate a specific
seat?
S: ¿Puedo sentarme donde yo
quiera?
G: Kann ich auf einem beliebigen
Platz sitzen?

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E: I want to cancel this ticket.
-Can I get my money back?
- Can I get a refund?
S: Quiero devolver este billete. G: Ich will diesen Fahrschein
zurückgeben.
E: Where is the nearest bus stop?
-Where is there a bus stop?
- Where can I catch the bus?
S: ¿Dónde se encuentra la parada
de autobús más cercana?
G: Wo ist die nächste
Bushaltestelle?
E: I need bus number ...
-Where is the stop for the ...
S: Necesito la parada del autobús
número ...
G: Ich brauche den Bus Nummer ...
E: Does this bus go to ..?
-Will this bus take you to ..?
- Will this bus take me to ..?
- Will this bus get me to ..?
- Are you sure this bus goes to ..?
S: ¿Se dirige este autobús a ..? G: Fährt dieser Bus nach ..?
E: How often do buses go to ..?
-Are there regular buses to ..?
S: ¿Cada cuánto tiempo salen
autobuses con destino a ..?
G: Wie oft fahren Busse nach ..?
E: When is the next bus to ..?
-When is the next bus for ..?
- What time does the next bus leave
for ..?
S: ¿Cuándo sale el siguiente
autobús para ..?
G: Wann fährt der nächste Bus nach
..?
E: What time does the last bus
leave?
-When does this bus stop running?
- What time is the last bus?
S: ¿Cuándo sale el último
autobús?
G: Um wieviel Uhr fährt der letzte
Bus?
E: What is the fare?
-How much is the fare to ..?
- How much does it cost to get to ..?
S: ¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje? G: Was kostet eine Fahrkarte nach
..?
E: Do I have to pay extra for my
baggage?
-Should I pay for my baggage?
- Must I pay for my baggage?
- Is there a special fee for baggage?
- Does baggage cost extra?
- Do they charge a baggage fee?
- Do I have to pay more for my
baggage?
- Are you charged for baggage as
well?
S: ¿Existe algún costo adicional
por mi equipaje?
G: Muss ich für mein Gepäck extra
zahlen?
E: Can I buy a monthly or weekly
pass?
-Is it possible to buy a monthly or
weekly pass to save money?
- Do they sell monthly or weekly
passes?
S: ¿Es posible comprar un pasaje
de autobús mensual o semanal?
G: Kann ich einen Wochen- oder
Monatsfahrschein kaufen?
E: Do you know when we get to ..?
-What time does this bus arrive in ..?
- How long will it take to get there?
- How long is the ride to ..?
S: ¿A qué hora llega este autobús
a ..?
G: Wann kommt dieser Bus an in ..?
E: Where do I have to get off?
-Would you please tell me where to
get off for ..?
- Which stop should I get off at?
- Which is my stop?
- When do I get off for ..?
- Please let me know when we get to
...
- How many stops to ..?
- How many stops from here?
S: ¿En qué estación debo bajar? G: An welcher Station sollte ich
aussteigen?

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E: Are there any seats in this bus
yet?
-Is there any room on the bus?
- Are there any seats left on this bus?
- Are there any places left on this
bus?
S: ¿Hay asientos disponibles en el
autobús?
G: Gibt es freie Plätze in diesem
Bus?
E: Where is the nearest subway
station?
-Is there a subway station nearby?
- How do I get to the subway?
- Could you direct me to the nearest
subway station?
S: ¿Dónde está la estación del
metro más cercana?
G: Wo ist die nächste U-Bahn-
Station?
E: Where can I see the subway
map?
-Is there a subway system map
nearby?
S: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar el
plano del metro?
G: Wo finde ich eine U-Bahn-Karte?
E: What is the cost of one trip?
-What is the cost of one ride?
- What does it cost to ride the
subway?
- How much is a token?
- How much is a ride?
S: ¿Cuánto cuesta viajar en el
metro?
G: Was kostet eine Fahrt?
E: What time does the subway
close?
-What time does the subway shut
down?
- Do you know what time the subway
runs until?
S: ¿Hasta qué hora se encuentra
el metro disponible?
G: Wann schließt die U-Bahn?
E: What time does the last subway
leave?
-When is the last train?
S: ¿A qué hora sale el último
metro?
G: Wann fährt die letzte U-Bahn?
E: Where should I change trains to
get to ..?
-Where is the exchange point to get
to ..?
- Where do I change trains for ..?
S: ¿En cuál parada tengo que
cambiar de tren con destino a ..?
G: Wo soll ich umsteigen, um nach
... zu kommen?
E: Do the trains run frequently?
-How quickly do the trains come?
- How often do the trains come?
S: ¿Con qué frecuencia pasa el
tren por acá?
G: Fahren die Züge oft?
E: Will the next subway be coming
soon?
-Will the next subway be here soon?
- Will I have to wait long for the next
train?
- When will the next train get here?
S: ¿Pasará pronto el próximo
metro por acá?
G: Kommt der nächste Zug bald?
E: Where can I find a taxi stand?
-Where can we get a taxi?
- Where can we find a cab around
here?
- Please tell me where the taxi stand
is.
- Is it possible to get a taxi here?
- Can you direct me to the taxi
stand?
S: ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un
taxi?
G: Wo kann ich einen Taxihalteplatz
finden?

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E: Would you call a cab for me,
please?
-Would you hail a taxi for me,
please?
- Would you hail a cab for me,
please?
- Would you call a taxi for me,
please?
- Please hail a taxi.
- Please hail a cab.
- Please call a cab.
- Could you get a taxi for me?
- Could you get a cab for me?
- Can you get me a taxi?
S: ¿Puede llamarme a un taxi, por
favor?
G: Könnten Sie bitte für mich ein
Taxi rufen?
E: Taxi! S: ¡Taxi! G: Taxi!
E: Take me to this address,
please.
-To this place, please.
- Take me there, please.
- I need to go to this address.
- I need to get to this address.
S: Lléveme a esta dirección, por
favor.
G: Bringen Sie mich bitte zu dieser
Adresse.
E: Please speed up, I am in a
hurry.
-Could you drive a bit faster?
- Can we go a little faster? I'm in a
rush.
S: Por favor dese prisa, estoy
alcanzado de tiempo.
G: Bitte fahren Sie schneller, ich bin
in Eile!
E: Could you stop here, please?
-Right here, please.
- Please stop here.
- OK. This is it.
- Let me off here, please.
- I'd like to get out here.
S: Déjeme bajar aquí, por favor. G: Lassen Sie mich bitte hier heraus.
E: How much should I pay?
-How much?
- How much do I owe you?
S: ¿Cuánto le debo? G: Was bekommen Sie?

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4. Driving
Conduciendo
Autofahren
E: I'd like to rent a car.
-Can I rent a car here?
S: Quisiera alquilar un coche. G: Ich möchte ein Auto mieten.
E: What is the rental per day?
-What is the rate per day?
- What does it cost per day?
- How much is the rental per day?
- How much is the rate per day?
S: ¿Cuánto cuesta alquilar por
día?
G: Was kostet ein Auto pro Tag?
E: Show me a list of your rates,
please.
-May I see your price-list?
- May I see the price-list?
S: Por favor, muéstreme la lista de
precios.
G: Zeigen Sie mir bitte Ihre Preisliste.
E: Does the price include
insurance?
-Is insurance included in the price?
S: ¿Está el seguro incluido en el
precio?
G: Ist die Versicherung im Preis
inbegriffen?
E: What's the mileage limit? S: ¿Existe un límite de
kilometraje?
G: Gibt es eine Kilometer- oder
Meilenbegrenzung?
E: How much does it cost for
additional kilometers or miles?
-What is the charge for additional
kilometers or miles?
S: ¿Cuál es la tarifa por
kilometraje extra?
G: Wieviel kosten zusätzliche
Kilometer oder Meilen?
E: How long is the minimum rental
period?
-What is the shortest period of time I
can rent a car for?
- What is the shortest amount of time
I can rent a car for?
- What is the least period of time I
can rent a car for?
- What is the least amount of time I
can rent a car for?
S: ¿Cuál es el período mínimo
para alquilar un coche?
G: Wie lang ist die minimale
Vermietungszeit?
E: May I extend the rental period
by telephone? How do I pay for
this?
-Can I call you to extend the rental
period? How can I pay for this?
S: ¿Puedo extender el período de
alquiler por teléfono? ¿Cuál es el
proceso de pago?
G: Kann ich die Vermietungszeit per
Telefon verlängern? Wie bezahle ich
das?
E: Do I need to pay a deposit?
-Is a deposit required?
- Is a deposit necessary?
S: ¿Necesito poner un depósito? G: Soll ich eine Kaution hinterlegen?
E: I'd like to rent this car for ...
-I need this car for ...
S: Me gustaría alquilar este coche
por ...
G: Ich möchte dieses Auto für ...
Tage mieten.
E: I want something larger.
-I'd like a roomier car.
S: Quisiera un coche más grande. G: Ich möchte ein größeres Auto
mieten.
E: I want something smaller.
-I prefer something smaller.
- Do you rent out smaller cars?
S: Quisiera un coche más
pequeño.
G: Ich möchte ein kleineres Auto
mieten.
E: I prefer a cheaper car.
-Isn't there a less expensive car?
- I'd like a cheaper car.
- Do you offer anything cheaper?
S: Prefiero un coche más barato. G: Haben Sie etwas Preiswerteres?
E: Does the car have gas?
-Is the gas tank full?
- Is it filled up?
- Does the car come with gas?
S: ¿Viene el coche con el tanque
lleno?
G: Ist das Auto getankt?

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E: Please give me some numbers
to call in case of trouble.
-Whom should I call if there are any
problems?
- Please give me a list of telephone
numbers to call in case there is a
problem.
- Please explain where I should call if
anything happens.
S: ¿A quién puedo telefonear en
caso de problemas?
G: Geben Sie mir bitte ein paar
Notrufnummern.
E: This is my driver's license.
-Here is my driving permit.
S: Este es mi permiso de
conducir.
G: Das ist mein Führerschein.
E: May I drop the car off at my
destination?
-Can I return the car at the
destination point?
S: ¿Puedo dejar el coche en el
lugar de destino?
G: Kann ich das Auto an meinem
Reiseziel lassen?
E: Where can the car be returned?
-Where should I drop it off?
- Where can I return the car?
S: ¿Dónde puedo devolver el
coche?
G: Wo kann ich das Auto
zurückgeben?
E: I'd like to make a car insurance
claim.
S: Quisiera activar el seguro del
automóvil.
G: Ich möchte einen
Autoversicherungsanspruch geltend
machen.
E: My tank is empty. S: Me he quedado sin gasolina. G: Ich habe kein Benzin mehr.
E: Fill it up, please.
-Top off the tank, please.
S: Llene el tanque, por favor. G: Tanken Sie, bitte.
E: Ten gallons of gas, please.
-I'd like ten gallons of gas.
S: Necesito diez galones de
gasolina, por favor.
G: Ich brauche vierzig Liter Benzin.
E: I need some oil.
-My car needs an oil change.
S: El coche necesita un cambio de
aceite.
G: Ich möchte Öl wechseln
E: Do you have any antifreeze?
-I need some antifreeze.
- Have you any coolant?
- Do you stock antifreeze?
S: ¿Tiene Usted anticongelante? G: Haben Sie Frostschutzmittel?
E: Could you wash the car?
-Please wash my car.
- Can the car be washed?
S: ¿Puede Usted lavar el coche? G: Lassen Sie bitte das Auto
waschen.
E: Would you please add some
water to the radiator?
-Please add some water.
- Add some water to the radiator,
please.
S: ¿Puede Usted poner un poco
de agua al radiador, por favor?
G: Würden Sie bitte etwas Wasser in
den Kühler nachfüllen?
E: Would you please top off the
brake fluid?
-Top off the brake fluid, please.
- Please fill up the brake fluid.
- Add some brake fluid, please
S: ¿Puede llenar el depósito de
líquido de frenos?
G: Bitte füllen Sie die
Bremsflüssigkeit nach.
E: Would you check the tires
please?
-Would you please check the tire
pressure?
- I think the tire pressure should be
checked.
- I guess the tire pressure should be
checked.
- Could you check the air in the tires?
S: ¿Puede Usted revisar la presión
del aire en los neumáticos?
G: Könnten Sie bitte den Reifendruck
messen?
E: My car broke down. Please
send someone for it.
-I broke down. Send someone to
help me, please.
S: Mi coche se ha descompuesto.
Por favor, envíe a alguien que me
pueda ayudar.
G: Ich habe eine Panne. Bitte
schicken Sie jemanden, der mir hilft.

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E: I need my car fixed up.
-Can you fix the car?
S: ¿Puede Usted reparar el coche? G: Können Sie das Auto reparieren?
E: Do you have spare parts?
-Do you have replacement parts?
- Are spare parts available here?
S: ¿Tiene Usted repuestos
disponibles?
G: Haben Sie Ersatzteile?
E: The engine won't start.
-There is something wrong with the
engine.
S: El motor no funciona. G: Der Motor will nicht anspringen.
E: I think the battery is dead.
-Would you please charge the
battery?
- The battery seems to be dead.
S: ¿Puede Usted cargar la batería? G: Würden Sie bitte die Batterie
aufladen?
E: The engine gets very hot.
-The engine overheats constantly.
- The engine overheats a lot.
- The engine is overheating.
S: El motor se sobrecalienta. G: Der Motor wird sehr heiß.
E: It makes a strange noise.
-Something is making a noise.
- It makes a funny noise.
S: Algo está produciendo un ruido
extraño.
G: Es macht seltsame Geräusche.
E: My tire is flat, I need a spare.
-My tire blew out. I need a
replacement.
- I need a new tire.
S: Necesito un neumático nuevo. G: Ich brauche einen neuen Reifen.
E: There is something wrong with
the oil pressure.
-The oil pressure is wrong.
S: Algo está mal con la presión del
aceite.
G: Etwas stimmt mit dem Öldruck
nicht.
E: The horn doesn't work.
-The horn won't beep.
- The horn is broken.
S: La bocina no funciona. G: Die Hupe funktioniert nicht.
E: The keys have been left inside
the car.
S: Encerré las llaves dentro del
coche.
G: Ich habe mich aus dem Auto
ausgeschlossen.
E: How long will it take to repair
the car?
-Will it take long to have the car
fixed up?
- How many hours should it take to
repair the car?
- How many hours should it take to
fix the car?
S: ¿Cuánto tardará la reparación
del coche?
G: Wie lange wird man brauchen, um
das Auto zu reparieren?
E: Can you repair it today?
-Can you fix it today?
- Can you do it today?
S: ¿Puede Usted repararlo hoy? G: Können Sie es heute reparieren?
E: Please call me when the car is
ready.
-Please call me when the car is
finished.
- Let me know when the car is
repaired.
- Let me know when the car is fixed.
S: ¿Me podría telefonear cuando
el coche esté listo?
G: Rufen Sie mich bitte an, wenn das
Auto fertig ist.
E: How much will the repairs cost,
approximately?
-What's your estimate?
- What is the estimated cost of the
repairs?
- How much do you think the repairs
will cost?
S: Más o menos, ¿cuánto costará
la reparación?
G: Was wird die Reparatur ungefähr
kosten?