tengo una reserva
/tenɡo una ɾeseɾba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I have a reservation" is translated into Spanish as tengo una reserva.
Which one should you use?
The term reserva is more common in Spain, whereas the term reservación is more common in many parts of Latin America.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, people may use reserva while in Latin America, reservación is often preferred. Specifically, in countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic, Tengo una reservación is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify the time or duration of your reservation, use the preposition para after the phrase, as in tengo una reserva para…
How do you pronounce it?
/tenɡo una ɾeseɾba/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word reserva shares a common ancestor with the English word 'reserve' and the Latin word servus, meaning 'slave'.
- The Spanish word reserva is used to describe a 'reserve' of wine, specifically denoting a wine that has been aged for a longer period.
- While tengo una reserva is perfect for a hotel, if you are at a doctor's office, it is much more common to say tengo una cita, which means 'I have an appointment'.
Examples in context
- Tengo una reservación para dos noches.I have a reservation for two nights.This sentence is useful for specifying the duration of your booking using the phrase tengo una reserva.Tatoeba #410411 by spanishenglish, translation #72791 by CK
- Tengo una reservación para las seis y media.I have a reservation for six-thirty.This sentence is useful for specifying the time of your booking using the phrase tengo una reserva.Tatoeba #713048 by darinmex, translation #326486 by CK
- Tengo una reservación.I have a reservation.This sentence is a simple way to state that you have a booking using the phrase tengo una reserva.Tatoeba #493267 by darinmex, translation #324726 by CK
- Buenas tardes, tengo una reserva a nombre de Smith.Good afternoon, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
- Disculpe, tengo una reservación para dos personas.Excuse me, I have a reservation for two.
- Tengo reservado el coche y el hotel para mi viaje.I have the car and the hotel booked for my trip.
- Oye, tengo una reserva hecha en ese nuevo restaurante. ¿Quieres acompañarme?Hey, I have a reservation made at that new restaurant. Do you want to join me?
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Example conversation
At a hotel reception desk.
- DanielHola, buenas tardes, tengo una reserva.Hello, good afternoon, I have a reservation.
- ElenaPerfecto, ¿me da su nombre, por favor?Perfect, may I have your name, please?
- DanielMi nombre es Daniel.My name is Daniel.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. Aquí tiene su llave.Thank you, Daniel. Here is your key.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reserva, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
