La llave del hotel
The hotel key
1 · Spanish Story
La historia
Ana llega al hotel. Ella lleva una mochila pequeña. La recepcionista sonríe. Hay una mesa y una computadora. Hay una silla azul.
Ana dice: "Tengo una reserva". La recepcionista mira la pantalla. Ella dice: "Sí. Tu habitación está lista". Ana sonríe. Ana toma la llave.
La recepcionista da una llave a Ana. Ana sube al ascensor. Ella va a su habitación. La puerta no abre. Ana mira la llave.
Ana vuelve a la mesa. Ella muestra la llave. La recepcionista dice: "Lo siento". Ella da otra llave. Ahora la puerta abre.
Ana entra en la habitación. Hay una cama limpia. Hay agua en una mesa. Ana deja la mochila y descansa. Qué bien.
2 · Key Phrases
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Tengo una reserva
I have a reservationThis is a common phrase at hotels and other services.
Tengo una reserva para mañana.
I have a reservation for tomorrow.
está lista
is readyThis phrase says something is prepared and ready to use.
La mesa está lista.
The table is ready.
da otra llave
gives another keyThis phrase is useful when someone replaces a key or card.
La recepcionista da otra llave.
The receptionist gives another key.
Qué bien
How niceThis is a short way to show happiness or relief.
Usage: Informal; best for casual conversation.
Qué bien. La cama está limpia.
How nice. The bed is clean.
3 · English Translation
The full story in English
Ana arrives at the hotel. She carries a small backpack. The receptionist smiles. There is a desk and a computer. There is a blue chair.
Ana says: "I have a reservation". The receptionist looks at the screen. She says: "Yes. Your room is ready". Ana smiles. Ana takes the key.
The receptionist gives a key to Ana. Ana goes up in the elevator. She goes to her room. The door does not open. Ana looks at the key.
Ana returns to the desk. She shows the key. The receptionist says: "I'm sorry". She gives another key. Now the door opens.
Ana enters the room. There is a clean bed. There is water on a table. Ana leaves the backpack and rests. How nice.