Meaning
To make a reservation for accommodation.
Cultural Background
In Spain, it is common to book hotels that include 'media pensión' (breakfast and dinner) or 'pensión completa' (all meals), especially in coastal resorts. When booking in Mexico, look for 'All-Inclusive' (Todo incluido) resorts in places like Cancún. The reservation process is very streamlined for tourists. Due to inflation, many people in Argentina prefer to 'reservar' and pay immediately to freeze the price in pesos or dollars. In Colombia, 'reservar' a 'finca' (a country house) is as common as booking a hotel for weekend getaways with large families.
Book Direct
Sometimes calling the hotel to 'reservar' directly can get you a better price than using an app.
Check the 'H'
Never pronounce the 'h' in hotel. It's 'oh-tel', not 'ho-tel'.
Meaning
To make a reservation for accommodation.
Book Direct
Sometimes calling the hotel to 'reservar' directly can get you a better price than using an app.
Check the 'H'
Never pronounce the 'h' in hotel. It's 'oh-tel', not 'ho-tel'.
Use the Noun
If you forget the verb, just say 'Tengo una reserva' (I have a reservation).
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'reservar' in the present tense.
Yo __________ un hotel para mi familia.
The first person singular (Yo) of 'reservar' is 'reservo'.
Which is the correct way to say 'I need to book a hotel'?
Selecciona la opción correcta:
'Reservar' is the correct verb for booking accommodation.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English translation.
Une las parejas:
These are the three most common actions related to hotel bookings.
Fill in the missing word in the dialogue.
A: ¿Has __________ el hotel? B: Sí, lo hice ayer.
We use the past participle 'reservado' with the auxiliary verb 'has' to form the present perfect.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYo __________ un hotel para mi familia.
The first person singular (Yo) of 'reservar' is 'reservo'.
Selecciona la opción correcta:
'Reservar' is the correct verb for booking accommodation.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the three most common actions related to hotel bookings.
A: ¿Has __________ el hotel? B: Sí, lo hice ayer.
We use the past participle 'reservado' with the auxiliary verb 'has' to form the present perfect.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in any context, from a luxury concierge to a casual chat.
It's common in some Spanglish circles, but it's not correct Spanish. Stick to 'reservar'.
Yes, 'reservar un hotel' is the most natural way to say 'book a hotel'.
Just swap the noun: 'reservar un hostal' or 'reservar un albergue'.
Related Phrases
Alojarse
similarTo stay/lodge
Hacer el check-in
builds onTo check in
Anular la reserva
contrastTo cancel the reservation
Quedarse
similarTo stay
