{"id":5815,"date":"2019-04-03T16:14:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T14:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=5815"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:01:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:01:57","slug":"fishing-in-spanish-traveling-angler-phrasebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-spanish-traveling-angler-phrasebook\/","title":{"rendered":"Fishing in Spanish: A Traveling Angler&#8217;s Phrasebook for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Latin America has some of the best fishing in the world. Countries like <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/mexico-fishing\/\">Mexico<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/country\/cr?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=5815\">Costa Rica<\/a> are famous for their monster Marlin and hard-fighting Roosterfish. If you&rsquo;re not great with languages, fishing in Spanish can sound a little tricky, but don&rsquo;t let the language barrier put you off. The fishing is way too good to miss!<br><\/p><p>Even without speaking a word of Spanish, hand gestures and scribbled drawings can get you a long way. However, learning a few phrases will really help you get the most out of your trip. With that in mind, here are some essential words and phrases for fishing in Spanish-speaking countries.<\/p><h2 id=\"meeting-the-captain\">Meeting the Captain<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-spanish-captain-with-boat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Mexican charter fishing captain standing at the back of his boat in Cabo San Lucas.\" class=\"wp-image-5819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-spanish-captain-with-boat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-spanish-captain-with-boat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-spanish-captain-with-boat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-spanish-captain-with-boat.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Captain &#8211; <em>Capit&aacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mate &#8211; <em>Marinero.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dock &#8211; <em>Muelle.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marina &#8211; <em>Marina.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat &#8211; <em>Barco.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-spanish-phrases\">Useful Spanish Phrases<\/h3><p>Where\/when should we meet? &#8211; <em>&iquest;D&oacute;nde\/cu&aacute;ndo nos vemos?<\/em><\/p><p>Can we meet at (the marina)? &#8211; &iquest;<em>Podemos encontrarnos en (la marina)? <\/em><\/p><p>Is the weather ok today? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Hace buen tiempo hoy?<\/em><br><\/p><p>Good morning, Captain &#8211; <em>Buenos d&iacute;as, Capit&aacute;n. <\/em><\/p><p>What is your name? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Como se llama?<\/em><\/p><p>My name is (Chuck) &#8211; <em>Me llamo (Chuck).<\/em><\/p><p>Let&rsquo;s go! &#8211; <em>&iexcl;V&aacute;monos!<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"boat-amenities-and-equipment\">Boat Amenities and Equipment<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-Spanish-boat-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A charter fishing boat in the marina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the town and other boats in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-5818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-Spanish-boat-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-Spanish-boat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-Spanish-boat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152935\/fishing-in-Spanish-boat.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air conditioning &#8211; <em>Aire <g class=\"gr_ gr_11 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling\" id=\"11\" data-gr-id=\"11\">acondicionado<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bathroom &#8211; <em>Ba&ntilde;o.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooler\/ice box &#8211; <em>Nevera.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refrigerator &#8211; <em>Frigo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life preserver &#8211; <em>Chaleco <g class=\"gr_ gr_12 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"12\" data-gr-id=\"12\">salvavidas<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snorkeling equipment &#8211; <em>Equipo de esn&oacute;rquel.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-boat-phrases\">Useful Boat Phrases<\/h3><p>Does it have (air conditioning)? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Tiene (aire acondicionado)?<\/em><\/p><p>Is there (a bathroom)? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Hay (ba&ntilde;o)?<\/em><\/p><p>Where is\/are (the life preservers)? &#8211; <em>&iquest;D&oacute;nde est&aacute;\/est&aacute;n (los chalecos salvavidas)?<\/em><\/p><p>How many people can go on this boat? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Cu&aacute;nta gente puede ir en este barco?<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"fishing-and-tackle\">Fishing and Tackle<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rod-and-reel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler struggling to reel in a big fish on a fishing charter in Latin America.\" class=\"wp-image-5824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rod-and-reel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rod-and-reel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rod-and-reel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rod-and-reel.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Fishing) Rod &#8211; <em>Ca&ntilde;a (de <g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">pesca<\/g>).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reel &#8211; <em>Carrete.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hook &#8211; <em>Anzuelo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bait &#8211; <em class=\"\"><g class=\"gr_ gr_76 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"76\" data-gr-id=\"76\">Carnada<\/g><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lure &#8211; <em>Se&ntilde;uelo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fishing line &#8211; <em>L&iacute;nea de <g class=\"gr_ gr_46 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"46\" data-gr-id=\"46\">pesca<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-fishing-phrases\">Useful Fishing Phrases<\/h3><p>Go fishing &#8211; <em>Ir de pesca.<\/em><\/p><p>Trolling &#8211; <em>Troleo.<\/em><\/p><p>Bottom fishing &#8211; <em>Pesca de fondo.<\/em><\/p><p>Fly fishing &#8211; <em>Pesca con mosca.<\/em><\/p><p>Live bait fishing &#8211; <em>Pesca con carnada viva.<\/em><br><\/p><p>Can we try (trolling)? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Podemos hacer (troleo)?<\/em><\/p><p>We want to (troll) &#8211; <em>Queremos hacer (troleo).<\/em><\/p><p>We don&rsquo;t want to (troll) &#8211; <em>No queremos hacer (troleo).<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"food-and-drink\">Food and Drink<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-food-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A selection of fruit and drinks laid out on a table on a boat.\" class=\"wp-image-5821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-food-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-food-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-food.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drinks &#8211; <em class=\"\">Bebidas<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water &#8211; <em>Agua.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer &#8211; <em>Cerveza.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food &#8211; <em>Comida.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sandwich(es) &#8211; <em>Torta(s)\/Bocadillo(s)\/Sanduche(s).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breakfast &#8211; <em>Desayuno.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch &#8211; <em>Almuerzo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BBQ &#8211; <em>Barbacoa.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-food-and-drink-phrases\">Useful Food and Drink Phrases<\/h3><p>I don&rsquo;t eat (meat\/dairy\/gluten) &#8211; <em>No como (carne\/l&aacute;cteo\/gluten).<\/em><\/p><p>How much beer is there? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Cu&aacute;nta cerveza hay?<\/em><\/p><p>We&rsquo;re hungry\/thirsty &#8211; <em>Tenemos hambre\/sed.<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"other-activities\">Other Activities<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/fishing-in-spanish-snorkeling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/fishing-in-spanish-snorkeling-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/fishing-in-spanish-snorkeling-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/fishing-in-spanish-snorkeling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/fishing-in-spanish-snorkeling.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snorkel &#8211; <em>Esn&oacute;rquel.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swim &#8211; <em>Nadar.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scuba dive &#8211; <em>Bucear.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beach &#8211; <em>Playa.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Island &#8211; <em>Isla.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-activity-phrases\">Useful Activity Phrases<\/h3><p>Can we go swimming? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Podemos nadar?<\/em><\/p><p>Can we go to a (private) beach? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Podemos ir a una playa (privada)?<\/em><\/p><p>Can we stop at that island? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Podemos parar en esa isla?<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"problems-onboard\">Problems Onboard<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rough-weather-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman holding on to two fishing rods on the back of a boat in rough weather.\" class=\"wp-image-5825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rough-weather-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rough-weather-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rough-weather-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152932\/fishing-in-spanish-rough-weather.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seasickness &#8211; <em><g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_disable_anim_appear ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">Mareo<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waves &#8211; <em>Ondas.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunburn &#8211; <em>Quemadura del <g class=\"gr_ gr_10 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"10\" data-gr-id=\"10\">sol<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunstroke &#8211; <em>Insolaci&oacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-phrases-for-problems-onboard\">Useful Phrases for Problems Onboard<\/h3><p>I feel sick\/tired\/seasick &#8211; <em>Estoy enfermo\/cansado\/mareado.<\/em><\/p><p>I am very cold\/hot &#8211; <em>Tengo mucho fr&iacute;o\/calor.<\/em><\/p><p>My friend\/partner\/kid doesn&rsquo;t feel good &#8211; <em>Mi amigo\/pareja\/ni&ntilde;o se siente mal.<\/em><\/p><p>The sea is too rough &#8211; <em>El mar est&aacute; demasiado agitado.<\/em><\/p><p>Can we go back? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Podemos volver?<\/em><\/p><p>We need to go back &#8211; <em>Tenemos que volver.<\/em><\/p><p>A sea lion stole my sandwich! &#8211; <em>&iexcl;Un lobo marino me robo mi bocadillo!<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"keeping-or-releasing-the-catch\">Keeping or Releasing the Catch<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152934\/fishing-in-spanish-catch-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lots of freshly-caught Mahi Mahi fish in a bucket of ice\" class=\"wp-image-5820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152934\/fishing-in-spanish-catch-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152934\/fishing-in-spanish-catch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152934\/fishing-in-spanish-catch-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152934\/fishing-in-spanish-catch.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The catch &#8211; <em>La <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">pesca<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catch and release &#8211; <em>Captura y suelta.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish cleaning\/filleting &#8211; <em>Limpiar\/<g class=\"gr_ gr_9 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"9\" data-gr-id=\"9\">filetear<\/g>\/faenar el <g class=\"gr_ gr_8 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"8\" data-gr-id=\"8\">pescado<\/g>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-fish-phrases\">Useful Fish Phrases<\/h3><p>We want to release the fish &#8211; <em>Queremos liberar la pesca.<\/em><\/p><p>We want to keep the fish &#8211; <em>Queremos mantener la pesca.<\/em><\/p><p>How much fish can we keep? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Cu&aacute;nto pescado podemos mantener?<\/em><\/p><p>Where can I get my catch cooked? &#8211; <em>&iquest;D&oacute;nde se puede cocinar mi pescado?<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"paying\">Paying<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-money-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of dollar notes on a beach with a 100 dollar bill folded into a boat. Confusions about money can be the most uncomfortable part of fishing in Spanish.\" class=\"wp-image-5823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-money-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-money-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-money.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gratuity\/tip &#8211; <em>Propina.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit card &#8211; <em>Tarjeta de cr&eacute;dito.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-phrases-for-paying\">Useful Phrases for Paying<\/h3><p>Is (beer\/tip) included? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Est&aacute; incluido (cerveza\/propina)?<\/em><\/p><p>How much does (lunch) cost? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Cu&aacute;nto cuesta (almuerzo)?<\/em><\/p><p>What is included (in the price)? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Qu&eacute; est&aacute; incluido (en el precio)?<\/em><\/p><p>What is the total price &#8211; <em>&iquest;Cu&aacute;l es el precio final?<\/em><br><\/p><p>Can I pay by credit card? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Se puede pagar con tarjeta de cr&eacute;dito?<\/em><\/p><p>Do card payments cost extra? &#8211; <em>&iquest;Los pagos con tarjeta cuestan extra?<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"saying-goodbye\">Saying Goodbye<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/Fishing-in-Spanish-saying-goodbye-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A happy angler saying goodbye to his Spanish fishing charter captain.\" class=\"wp-image-5826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/Fishing-in-Spanish-saying-goodbye-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/Fishing-in-Spanish-saying-goodbye-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/Fishing-in-Spanish-saying-goodbye-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152931\/Fishing-in-Spanish-saying-goodbye.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"key-terms\">Key Terms<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good &#8211; <em>Bueno.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amazing &#8211; <em>Incre&iacute;ble.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank you &#8211; <em>Gr&aacute;cias.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goodbye &#8211; <em>Adi&oacute;s.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"useful-phrases-for-saying-goodbye\">Useful Phrases for Saying Goodbye<\/h3><p>We had a great time &#8211; <em>Nos lo pasamos muy bien.<\/em><\/p><p>Thanks for everything &#8211; <em>Gr&aacute;cias por todo.<\/em><\/p><p>Until next time &#8211; <em>Hasta la pr&oacute;xima.<\/em><\/p><p>Tight lines! &#8211; <em>&iexcl;Buen pique!<\/em><\/p><h2 id=\"fish-and-wildlife\">Fish and Wildlife<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-marlin-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A blonde woman in sunglasses and two men in caps holding a large Marlin on a fishing charter in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-5822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-marlin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-marlin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-marlin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/04\/14152933\/fishing-in-spanish-marlin.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"useful-phrases-for-talking-about-fish\">Useful Phrases for Talking About Fish<\/h3><p>A huge fish &#8211; <em>Un pez gigante.<\/em><\/p><p>Lots of fish &#8211; <em>Muchos peces.<\/em><\/p><p>The one that got away &#8211; <em>El que se me escap&oacute;.<\/em><\/p><h3 id=\"inshore-fish-names-in-spanish\">Inshore Fish Names in Spanish<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roosterfish &#8211; <em>Pez Gallo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snook &#8211; <em>Robalo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tarpon &#8211; <em>S&aacute;balo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonefish &#8211; <em>Macab&iacute;.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permit &#8211; <em>Palometa.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jack Crevalle &#8211; <em>Jurel Toro.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"reef-fish-names-in-spanish\">Reef Fish Names in Spanish<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Snapper &#8211; <em>Pargo.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grouper &#8211; <em>Mero.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amberjack &#8211; <em>Pez Lim&oacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"big-game-fish-names-in-spanish\">Big Game Fish Names in Spanish<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shark &#8211; <em>Tibur&oacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuna &#8211; <em>At&uacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marlin &#8211; <em>Marl&iacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sailfish &#8211; <em>Pez Vela.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swordfish &#8211; <em>Pez Espada.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"names-for-marine-life-in-spanish\">Names for Marine Life in Spanish<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whale &#8211; <em>Ballena.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dolphin &#8211; <em>Delf&iacute;n.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seal &#8211; <em>Foca.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea lion &#8211; <em>Lobo marino.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turtle &#8211; <em>Tortuga.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bird &#8211; P&aacute;jaro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seagull &#8211; <em>Gaviota.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seaweed &#8211; <em>Alga.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea monster &#8211; <em>Monstruo marino.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"fishing-in-spanish-easier-than-you-might-think\">Fishing in Spanish: Easier Than You Might Think<\/h2><p>We&rsquo;ve tried to cover everything you&#8217;ll need to go fishing in with a Spanish-speaking crew. Whether it&rsquo;s a spring break trip in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/mx\/QR\/cancun?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=5815\">Canc&uacute;n<\/a> or a sportfishing adventure in <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/country\/ni?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=5815\">Nicaragua<\/a>, print these phrases out or write a few down and you should be set for a great day on the water.  <em>&iexcl;Buen pique!<\/em><br><\/p><p><em>Did these expressions come in handy on a Spanish-speaking fishing charter? Are there any important Spanish fishing terms we missed? Let us know in the comments, we love talking fish in any language!<\/em><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latin America has some of the best fishing in the world. Countries like Mexico and Costa Rica are famous for their monster Marlin and hard-fighting Roosterfish. If you&rsquo;re not great with languages, fishing in Spanish can sound a little tricky, but don&rsquo;t let the language barrier put you off. 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