tenemos una reserva
/tenemos una ɾeseɾba/from spelling rules
The English phrase "we have a reservation" is translated into Spanish as tenemos una reserva.
The word reserva can refer to a reservation for a restaurant table or for a hotel room.
Which one should you use?
While tenemos una reserva is standard, the word reserva can be replaced by reservación depending on the region.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, it is more common to say tenemos una reservación instead of using reserva.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking only for yourself and not as part of a group, you should use the singular form tengo una reserva.
How do you pronounce it?
/tenemos una ɾeseɾba/
Did you know?
- The word reserva shares an ancient root with the English word 'serve', as both stem from the Latin concept of keeping or guarding something for use.
- The term reserva can also refer to a 'nature reserve', meaning the word carries a heavy connotation of protection and preservation in other contexts.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of saying you 'have' a reservation, it is very common to say you 'made' one using the verb hacer, as in hice una reserva.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una reserva para las seis y media.We have a reservation for six-thirty.This sentence is useful for specifying the time of your reservation using tenemos una reserva.Tatoeba #1385605 by Shishir, translation #1369387 by CK
- Tenemos una reserva para esta noche en su restaurante.We have a reservation for tonight at your restaurant.
- Hemos realizado una reserva en su hotel con antelación.We have made a reservation at your hotel in advance.
- Hola, tenemos una reserva a nombre de García.Hello, we have a reservation under the name García.
- No se preocupe, tenemos una reserva para esta noche.Don't worry, we have a reservation for tonight.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena arrive at a restaurant.
- DanielBuenas noches, tenemos una reserva.Good evening, we have a reservation.
- Elena¿A nombre de quién está la reserva?Whose name is the reservation under?
- DanielEstá a nombre de Daniel.It is under Daniel's name.
- ElenaPerfecto, acompáñenme a su mesa.Perfect, follow me to your table.
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.
