Beach in Spanish

The Beach in Spanish

This free audio lesson is all about the beach in Spanish. If you are going to a Spanish beach then don’t forget to pack this Rocket Spanish lesson! We’ve created a quick and easy list of beach vocabulary so you’ll know your Spanish sun tan lotion from your Spanish sunglasses!

Seriously though, wherever you travel in the world, water safety is important. Listen to the audio and practice these basic Spanish questions so you can find out if it’s safe to swim.

At the beach in Spanish

If your idea of a perfect vacation is lounging around on beautiful beaches, then Spain, Mexico, Cuba or any other Spanish-speaking country is most definitely for you. In Spain, there is over 2500 miles of coastline to choose from!

Playa de Estorde, Playa de las Americas, Playa de Sotavento, Playa de Bayas, Playa de A Langosteira, Playa de Balbate, Playa de Mazagon... and the list goes on.

¡Vamos a la Playa! "Let’s go to the beach!" Here is a list of useful Spanish “beach” words...

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la playa
the beach
el salvavidas
the lifeguard
el colchón neumático
the air mattress
la sombrilla
the beach umbrella
la pelota de playa
the beach ball
los lentes oscuros
the sunglasses
el traje de baño
the bathing suit
la ola
the wave
la arena
the sand
la crema solar / el bloqueador
the sunblock
la concha marina
the seashell
la estrella de mar
the starfish

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Spanish beach activities

Cozumel… one of the hottest spots in the Caribbean, is like a paradise. The color of the water, perfect for swimming, scuba diving, and all aquatic sports--it’s all unbelievable. Just in case you get the chance for a week in Cozumel, here are some activities you may want to try…

paravela / parasailing
parasailing
buceo
scuba diving
pesca
fishing
voleibol de arena
beach volleyball
surfeo
surfing
windsurf
windsurfing
esquí acuático
water-skiing
nado con delfines
swim with dolphins
tomar el sol
to sunbathe

Essential Spanish beach vocabulary

Here are some phrases that can be helpful when you’ve arrived at the beach and want to relax and sip on a Piña Colada--without worrying about your children!

¿Podemos nadar aquí?
Can (we) swim here?
¿Hay algún salvavidas?
Is there a lifeguard?
¿Es seguro para niños?
Is (it) safe for children?
¿A qué hora es la marea alta / baja?
What time is high/low tide?
¿Se puede bucear aquí sin peligro?
Can one dive here without danger?
¿Hay una corriente fuerte?
Is there a strong current?

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