A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Could i have an extra towel" in Spanish
Politely request an additional towel at your hotel or accommodation in Spanish.
¿Me podría dar una toalla extra, por favor?
meh poh-DREE-ah dahr OO-nah toh-AH-yah EKS-trah, por fah-VORformal
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Use this phrase when you're at a hotel, hostel, or any lodging and need an extra towel. It's perfect for asking the front desk or housekeeping.
Alternatives
- ¿Me das una toalla extra?More casual, use with staff you've already interacted with.
- ¿Tendría una toalla extra?Slightly more direct than 'podría', but still polite.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'extra' with 'exagerado'
'Extra' in English means additional; 'exagerado' means exaggerated or over the top.
Using 'tener' instead of 'dar'
While 'tener' means 'to have', you're asking someone to *give* you the towel, so 'dar' is correct here.
A small cultural note
Adding 'por favor' (please) is standard practice in most Spanish-speaking countries when making requests, especially in service settings.
Frequently asked
How to ask for a towel in Spanish?
You can ask '¿Me podría dar una toalla extra, por favor?' for a polite request. For a more casual setting, try '¿Me das una toalla extra?'.
What's the difference between 'podría' and 'puedo' for requests?
'Podría' (could I) is more hypothetical and polite, making it ideal for formal requests. 'Puedo' (can I) is more direct and can sound less formal.
Is it okay to ask for more than one extra towel?
Yes, just change 'una toalla extra' to 'dos toallas extra' (two extra towels) or 'varias toallas extra' (several extra towels).
