Spanish-English
A short and handy glossary of some of the more common terms for travel in Mexico, be it by bus or plane.
A printable PDF version of this Spanish-English travel glossary can also be downloaded for easy reference.
| Handy Mexico Travel Glossary | |
| Spanish | English |
| Abordando | Boarding |
| Aduana | Customs |
| Aeropuerto | Airport |
| Andén | Boarding Platform |
| Asiento / Número de Asiento | Seat / Seat Number |
| Avión | Airplane |
| Baños *OR* Sanitarios | Restrooms |
| Boleto | Ticket |
| Destino | Destination |
| Equipaje | Luggage/Baggage |
| Guardería *OR* Consigna | Baggage Storage |
| Horario | Timetable or Schedule |
| Llegada | Arrival |
| Migración | Immigration |
| Ocupado(a) | Occupied, or busy (as for bathrooms) |
| Paquetería | Package Delivery, freight |
| Paradas *OR* Escalas | Stops |
| Pase de abordar | Boarding pass |
| Pasillo | Aisle (Seat) |
| Pasajero | Passenger |
| Ruta | Route |
| Sala | Departure gate or lounge |
| Sala de espera | Waiting room or departure gate |
| Salida | Departure (also means Exit, for doors) |
| Sanitarios *OR* Baños | Restrooms |
| Seguridad | Security |
| Sitio de Taxis | Taxi stand |
| Taquilla *OR* Ventanilla | Ticket Window |
| Tarifa | Fare |
| Terminal de Autobuses | Bus Terminal, Bus Station |
| Ventanilla | Window (Seat) |
| Viaje redondo | Round trip |
| Viaje sencillo | One-way trip |
| Primera Clase | First Class |
| Segunda Clase | Second Class |
| Clase Ejecutivo | Executive (or Business) Class |
