reservas
/reseɾbas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'reservations' is translated into Spanish as reservas.
When you want to say 'to make a reservation', Spanish speakers use the phrase hacer una reserva (using the verb hacer, meaning 'to make' or 'to do') rather than a verb meaning 'to reserve' in many common contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is reserva.
How do you pronounce it?
/reseɾbas/
What mistakes should you avoid?
While reservación is a valid synonym used in many Latin American countries, reserva is the more standard and widely used term across all Spanish-speaking regions for hotel or restaurant bookings.
Did you know?
- A person who is reservado is described as shy or private, using the same root as reserva to imply they are 'keeping' their thoughts to themselves.
- The word reserva is also used in Spanish to describe a 'reserve' of wine or aged spirits, indicating a higher quality or longer aging process.
- If someone says they have reservas about a plan, they are not talking about hotel rooms but are expressing doubts or hesitations, just as in English.
Examples in context
- Ya tengo las reservas hechas.I already made the reservations.This sentence shows how to express that the reservas have already been made.Tatoeba #7014098 by arh, translation #8995149 by Nylez
- ¿Cuándo deberíamos hacer las reservas?When should we make reservations?This sentence is a way to ask when one should make the reservas.Tatoeba #1637312 by teskmon, translation #24566 by Luornu
- Me gustaría confirmar nuestras reservas.I'd like to confirm our reservations.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to confirm existing reservas.Tatoeba #1711440 by marcelostockle, translation #249544 by CK
- Me gustaría hacer una reserva, por favor.I would like to make a reservation, please.
- Quisiera reservar una habitación/mesa, por favor.I would like to reserve a room/table, please.
- ¿Está disponible una habitación/mesa para esta fecha?Is a room/table available for this date?
- ¿Podría hacer una reserva a nombre de [tu nombre]?Could I make a reservation under the name of [your name]?
- ¿Puedo reservar a nombre de [tu nombre]?Can I reserve under the name of [your name]?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are planning a trip to a hotel.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿ya hiciste las reservas para el hotel?Alejandro, did you already make the reservations for the hotel?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no tengo las reservas confirmadas.No, I don't have the reservations confirmed yet.
- SofíaDebemos hacer las reservas hoy mismo.We should make the reservations today.
- AlejandroTienes razón, yo me encargo de las reservas ahora.You're right, I'll take care of the reservations now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reservas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
