Spanish phrases every backpacker ends up learning 🎒🌎 Textbooks teach you grammar. Travel teaches you survival Spanish. If you backpack through Latin America, there are certain phrases you will hear, and eventually use, almost every day: 1. “¿Cuánto me lo dejas?” 💸 How much will you give it to me for? 2. “¿Dónde puedo cargar el celular?” 🔌 Where can I charge my phone? 3. “¿Este bus va al centro?” 🚌 Does this bus go downtown? 4. “¿Es seguro caminar por aquí de noche?” 🌙 Is it safe to walk here at night? 5. “Estoy viajando solo/a.” 🌍 I’m traveling alone. 6. “¿Me recomiendas un lugar local?” 🍽️ Can you recommend a local place? 7. “Vamos viendo.” 😌 Literally: Let’s see.