Useful Phrases for Everyday Life
Expressions that make your stay more pleasant:
| German | Spanish |
|---|---|
| It's very nice here! | ¡Es muy bonito aquí! |
| I love the Canary Islands | Me encantan las Canarias |
| The food is excellent | La comida es excelente |
| Can you take a photo of us? | ¿Puede hacernos una foto? |
| Where is the most beautiful beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa más bonita? |
| Is there a hiking trail nearby? | ¿Hay algún sendero cerca? |
| It's my first time here | Es mi primera vez aquí |
| I'm from Germany/Austria/Switzerland | Soy de Alemania / Austria / Suiza |
| What is this plant called? | ¿Cómo se llama esta planta? |
| The sunset is beautiful | La puesta de sol es preciosa |
| Can you recommend a local restaurant? | ¿Me puede recomendar un restaurante local? |
| Not so touristy | No tan turístico |
| Where do the locals eat? | ¿Dónde comen los locales? |
| I want to try Canarian cheese | Quiero probar queso canario |
| Cheers! | ¡Salud! |
| Have a nice day! | ¡Que tenga un buen día! |
Canarian Idioms
- „¡Ño!" — Expression of astonishment (Canarian equivalent to "Wow!" or "Man!")
- „¿Qué onda?" — "What's up?" (informal, especially among young people — Latin American influence)
- „Estoy agüita" — "I'm sad/depressed" (purely Canarian expression)
- „Irse de parrandas" — "Go partying" (from Parranda — the spontaneous street music session)
- „Más fresco que un perenquén" — "Bolder than a gecko" (about someone who is cheeky)
- „Enchumbarse" — "To get soaking wet" — particularly relevant when hiking through the trade wind clouds on the north side
