Giving Compliments

Saying nice things about places, food, or people.

You
Tu ciudad es muy bonita. Me encanta la arquitectura.
too syoo-DAHD ehs mooy boh-NEE-tah. meh ehn-KAHN-tah lah ar-kee-tehk-TOO-rah.
Your city is very beautiful. I love the architecture.
Complimenting someone's city or country is a great way to connect. People appreciate travelers who notice the beauty around them.
Local
¡Gracias! Me alegra que te guste. ¿Ya probaste la comida?
GRAH-syahs! meh ah-LEH-grah keh teh GOOS-teh. yah proh-BAHS-teh lah koh-MEE-dah?
Thanks! I'm glad you like it. Have you tried the food yet?
You
¡Sí! La comida es increíble. Las empanadas son deliciosas.
see! lah koh-MEE-dah ehs een-kreh-EE-bleh. lahs ehm-pah-NAH-dahs sohn deh-lee-SYOH-sahs.
Yes! The food is incredible. The empanadas are delicious.
Local
¡Qué bueno! También tienes que probar el café.
keh BWEH-noh! tahm-BYEHN TYEH-nehs keh proh-BAR ehl kah-FEH.
Great! You also have to try the coffee.
"Tienes que" means "you have to" — a very useful expression for recommendations.
You
Y la gente es muy simpática. Todos son muy amables.
ee lah HEHN-teh ehs mooy seem-PAH-tee-kah. TOH-dohs sohn mooy ah-MAH-blehs.
And the people are very friendly. Everyone is very kind.
"Simpático" means friendly/likable. "Amable" means kind/nice. Both are wonderful compliments about people.