Navigating Inside a Bus Terminal

You're in a bus terminal trying to find the right platform for your departure.

You
Disculpe, ¿dónde está la taquilla para comprar boletos?
dees-KOOL-peh, DOHN-deh ehs-TAH lah tah-KEE-yah PAH-rah kohm-PRAR boh-LEH-tohs?
Excuse me, where is the ticket counter to buy tickets?
"Taquilla" is the ticket window or booth. In some countries you'll hear "boletería" instead.
Staff
Las taquillas están al fondo, a la derecha.
lahs tah-KEE-yahs ehs-TAHN al FOHN-doh, ah lah deh-REH-chah.
The ticket counters are at the back, on the right.
"Al fondo" means at the back or at the far end — you'll hear this constantly in terminals, restaurants, and stores.
You
Ya tengo mi boleto. ¿Dónde encuentro el andén número cinco?
yah TEHN-goh mee boh-LEH-toh. DOHN-deh en-KWEHN-troh el ahn-DEHN NOO-meh-roh SEEN-koh?
I already have my ticket. Where do I find platform number five?
"Andén" means platform or gate. Check your ticket for the platform number before departure.
Staff
Pase por la sala de espera y los andenes están al otro lado.
PAH-seh por lah SAH-lah deh ehs-PEH-rah ee lohs ahn-DEH-nehs ehs-TAHN al OH-troh LAH-doh.
Go through the waiting area and the platforms are on the other side.
You
Perfecto. ¿Puedo esperar en la sala de espera hasta que salga mi bus?
pehr-FEHK-toh. PWEH-doh ehs-peh-RAR en lah SAH-lah deh ehs-PEH-rah AHS-tah keh SAHL-gah mee boos?
Perfect. Can I wait in the waiting area until my bus leaves?