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"Reservation" in Spanish: reservación
la reservación
Note: ES: la reserva
Reservation in Spanish is la reservación in Latin America. Spain often says reserva. Reservación is feminine.
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How to pronounce reservación
Say it
reh-sehr-bah-SYOHN
/re.seɾ.ba.ˈsjon/
reh-sehr-bah-SYOHN. Stress SYOHN. Accent on ó.
"Reservation" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la reservación | the reservation Latin American default. | Latin American default. |
| la reserva | the reservation (Spain / also LatAm) Shorter form; common in Spain. | Shorter form; common in Spain. |
| hacer una reservación | to make a reservation Calling or booking online. | Calling or booking online. |
| confirmar la reservación | to confirm the reservation Before arrival. | Before arrival. |
How to use reservación in real life
- 1Hotel desk
Tengo una reservación a nombre de López.
I have a reservation under López.
Una reservación.
- 2Phone call
Quiero hacer una reservación para dos noches.
I want to make a reservation for two nights.
Hacer una reservación.
- 3Confirming
¿Puede confirmar mi reservación?
Can you confirm my reservation?
Mi reservación.
Mistakes English speakers make with reservación
Incorrect: El reservación está listo.
Correct: La reservación está lista.
Reservación is feminine: la reservación.
Incorrect: Tengo un reservación.
Correct: Tengo una reservación.
Use una reservación.
Good to know
Good to knowFront desks understand both reservación and reserva. In Latin America reservación is a clear learner-friendly choice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking in with a booking
ChatPal
¿Trajiste la reservación impresa?
Did you bring the printed reservation?
You
Sí. Aquí está la reservación.
Yes. Here's the reservation.
ChatPal
Dale el código a recepción.
Give the code to the front desk.
You
Listo. Confirmaron la reservación.
Done. They confirmed the reservation.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Reservation" in Spanish
Is reservación feminine?
Yes: la reservación, una reservación.
Reservación or reserva?
Use reservación in Latin America. Reserva is common in Spain.
How do you pronounce reservación?
Reh-sehr-bah-SYOHN. Stress the ó in reservación.
How do I say to make a reservation?
Hacer una reservación.
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