How do you say 'to give up your seat' in Spanish, especially when offering it to someone in need?
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| 1 | How do you say 'to give up your seat' in Spanish, especially when offering it to someone in need? |
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Ofrecer el asiento |
| Think of offering something to someone; 'ofrecer' means 'to offer'. |
| 2 | What is the term for a designated priority seat for elderly or disabled passengers? | Asiento preferente / Asiento de prioridad | Prefere or priority, indicating special treatment. |
| 3 | How would you politely ask someone to move from the priority seat if they are not elderly or disabled? | ¿Podría ceder su asiento, por favor? | Use the conditional '¿Podría...' for politeness. |
| 4 | What phrase indicates the action of 'waiting for your turn' in a respectful manner on public transport? | Hacer la fila / hacer la cola | Fila or cola means 'line' or 'queue' in Spanish. |
| 5 | How do you say 'please give up your seat' in a formal, polite way? | Por favor, ceda su asiento. | Ceder = to give up or yield. |
| 6 | What is the culturally appropriate way to acknowledge someone offering their seat or helping you on public transport? | Agradecer con una sonrisa o un simple 'Gracias'. | Politeness is often expressed with 'Gracias' and a smile. |
| 7 | How do you describe the act of 'respecting personal space' in crowded transport situations in Spanish? | Respetar el espacio personal | Respetar = to respect; espacio personal = personal space. |
| 8 | What is the term for a 'crowded train' or bus during peak hours? | Un vagón / un autobús lleno de gente / en hora punta | Hora punta means 'rush hour'. |
| 9 | In Spanish, how do you politely request someone to move aside in a crowded space? | ¿Podría apartarse, por favor? | Apartarse = to move aside. |
| 10 | What does 'prioridad en el transporte' refer to? | Priority in transportation, usually for elderly, pregnant women, or disabled persons. | Prioridad indicates special treatment or rights. |
| 11 | How can you politely remind someone to give way if they are blocking the aisle? | Perdón, ¿podría hacer un paso, por favor? | Hacer un paso means 'to make a step'. |
| 12 | What is the term for 'boarding' a bus or train in Spanish? | Abordar | Similar to English 'to board'. |
| 13 | How do you say 'disembarking' or 'getting off' in Spanish? | Desembarcar / Bajar | Bajar is common for 'to get off'. |
| 14 | What is the polite way to ask if a seat is taken? | ¿Está ocupado el asiento? | Ocupado = occupied. |
| 15 | How do you politely request someone to move their bag or belongings aside to make space? | ¿Podría mover sus pertenencias, por favor? | Pertinencias = belongings. |
| 16 | What is the cultural tip for using mobile phones on public transport in Spanish-speaking countries? | Mantener el volumen bajo y evitar conversaciones largas para respetar a los demás. | Respetar a los demás = respect others. |
| 17 | How do you say 'excuse me' when trying to pass through a crowded area? | Perdón / Con permiso | Both are polite ways to ask for permission. |
| 18 | What term describes a 'crowded rush hour' in Spanish? | Hora punta | Literally 'peak hour'. |
| 19 | How do you inquire about the next stop or station? | ¿Cuál es la próxima parada? | Parada = stop/station. |
| 20 | How is 'to stand in line' expressed in Spanish? | Hacer cola / hacer fila | Both terms are commonly used. |
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