Travel (24-26)

24.On
24. the road: Traffic and driving

Driving and traffic regulations

Give way (sign) stop and let other pass Ceder el paso
The right of way allow to go before preferencia
Pedestrian crossing zebra crossing, black and white stripes Paso de cebra
Sound / Beep the horn beep (informal) Pitar

Fine multa
Offence infraccin
Jump a red light not stopping in a red light saltarse un semaforo en rojo
Reckless driving dangerous driving
Breathalyser to measure alcohol alcoholimetro
Drink driving drive after consuming alcohol
Hit-and-run run over someone and not stopping

Ban remove driving license

Penalty points negative points accumulated that could make you loose your license
On-the-spot fine given in the scene of offence

Exhaust emissions fumes, gases produced by a vehicle

Roadworthy in a condition of driving safety
Tyre tread huellas en la goma
bald tyre lost its tread sa quedao sin coso de goma

Traffic problems

Tailback line of stopped traffic atasco, embotellamiento

Toll pay to use the road, PEAJE

Pile-up crash involving many cars colisin multiple, choque en cadena

Diverted traffic directed away from the road trfico desviado

Disruption preventing traffic going as usual CORTAR EL TRFICO

Tow-away zone area illegal to park zona de vado
Clamp poner un cepo, metal device in you car
Road rage anger or violence

Skidded lost control patinar

Head-on collision crash directly in the front
25. Travel and accomodations

Booking travel and holidays

Air:

Scheduled flight regular flight

First / Business / Economy class
Route via x
Airline company
National carrier po ma lejo
Charter flight special flights
Restrictions you can only travel certain days
Non-refundable you cant get your money back
Cancellation fee money you have to pay if you want to cancel a flight

Stopover stay in a place one night before continuing to your destination

All-in-package include also accommodation and transfers

Sea:

Ferry
Crossing the travel in ferry
Go on a cruise ship to go on holidays
Shared cabin shared camarote
Deluxe cabin with more luxury, bigger etc.
Upper deck higher part of the ship
Get away from it all escape your daily routine
Berth litera

Train:

Carriage coche
Track vagn
Change train get off and get another
Through train or direct train

Car:

Get around travel to different places INFORMAL

Unlimited mileage as many miles you want for the same price
Accident insurance seguro de asidente

Accommodation when travelling

Camping sleep in tent or caravan

Self-catering you do your own cooking
Apartment / Chalet small cottage or cabin
Guest house small hotel, cheap
Half / Full board only breakfast or all meals
Inn similar to a pub but also with accommodations
26. Attracting tourists

Describing tourist destination

Escape de crowds go to a place with no so many people

Get off the beaten track go to places tourists dont normally go. Salirse de lo trillado
Get back to nature live in natural, rural lifestyle

Tourist sector tourist industry FORMAL

Discerning showing good judgement
boast list good qualities of a place (FARDAR, PRESUMIR: X presume de playas espectaculares
Hordes crowds

Flora and fauna animals and plants

National parks protected areas to keep animals and plants
Nature reserves same

Tracts usually with large/huge, piece of land

Seek something out of the ordinary special, original, different

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Unwind relax
Recharge get back your energy
the Bush wild areas, specially Africa and Australia
Waterfront by the sea

Stunning extremely beautiful

Unbeatable no other company can offer better Irrechazable
Awe-inspiring it fills you with the power of beauty

Trek walk, very difficult, it last several days

Hike senderismo, less difficult
Ramble a walk not very demanding

Unrivalled no other programme is better, has no rival

Scenic attractive views

Paradise perfect place or situation usually with tropical

Ecotourism tourism to help villagers and without making damage to nature

Savour enjoy or taste