Definitely more words needed-
While this is a helpful start more vocabulary and phrases should be on the list. As well, after not reading this thread for a while some of these phrases sound very 'stiff' not to say that they are incorrect though. There are just so many ways to say the same phrase and as you know diversity exists in all languages especially Spanish. Vocabulary in the public service sector such as in a hotel, restaurant, airport etc. should be as generic as possible although there will be inevitable differences in vocabulary from country to country.
Just by glancing at the list of words, I don't say la bañera for tub, I always say la tina. Hotels nowadays are so equipped especially the ones that have one bedroom suites that it would be handy to know vocabulary associated with the kitchen as well. For example, if you need to ask for more cups, plates, spoons, knives, forks etc. This type of vocabulary is necessary too. If you are in a country where winter is a season you need to know how to say la calefacción (the heating) because if it does not work you will feel the chill as opposed to needing el aire (el aire acondicionado).
Chris, not only más almohadas but I would say also there's almost always a need for toallas (towels), papel higiénico (toilet paper) and jabón (soap). Some hotels seem to ration these items IMO.
-LDG.
Last edited by Lesley D; 02-25-2008 at 08:02 PM.
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