Spanish. Lesson 103. Hiring a car in Spain

Spanish. Lesson 103. Hiring a car in Spain

Author: natalia sanchez vazquez January 15, 2025 Duration: 16:16
Taking advantage of our last topic and knowing all the vocabulary you know now, we can jump into hiring a car in Spanish. We will be learning some good terms and you are good to go with this subject! 

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Alquiler: Rental
Duración del alquiler: Rental period
Contrato: Contract
Monovolumen: Minivan / MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle)
4x4: 4x4 (Four-wheel drive)
Furgoneta: Van
Vehículo compacto: Compact vehicle
Licencia o carnet de conducir: Driver's license
Conductor: Driver
Seguro de alquiler: Rental insurance
Cobertura a todo riesgo: Comprehensive insurance / Full coverage
Seguro a terceros: Third-party insurance
Franquicia: Deductible
Recogida: Pickup
Entrega: Drop-off
Gasolina: Gasoline / Petrol
Diesel: Diesel
Daños: Damages
Accidente: Accident
Multa: Fine
Asistencia en carretera: Roadside assistance
Asiento para niños: Child seat
Conversación
Cliente: ¡Hola! Me gustaría alquilar un coche para un viaje que tengo la próxima semana. ¿Qué opciones tienen disponibles?
Agente: ¡Hola! Claro, tenemos varias opciones. ¿Cuánto tiempo planea alquilar el coche? ¿Cuál es la duración del alquiler?
Cliente: Sería de una semana.
Agente: Perfecto. ¿Está buscando algo económico o necesitas un vehículo más grande?
Cliente: Estoy pensando en un monovolumen o quizás un 4x4. Necesito algo con bastante espacio porque viajaré con mi familia y mucho equipaje.
Agente: Claro, tenemos ambos tipos disponibles. Los monovolúmenes son bastante espaciosos, pero si va a conducir por terrenos más difíciles, quizás el 4x4 es una  opción mejor.
Cliente: creo que un 4x4 es mejor, tal vez tenemos que salir de la ciudad. ¿Cómo funciona el contrato de alquiler?
Agente: El contrato de alquiler es bastante sencillo. Solo necesitamos su licencia de conducir. Si es conductor adicional, también necesitamos su carnet. Además, puede elegir entre un seguro a terceros o una cobertura a todo riesgo.
 

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