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How to Say "I made a reservation" in Spanish
Say 'Hice una reservación' to confirm your restaurant booking in Spanish.
Hice una reservación.
EE-seh OO-nah reh-sehr-vah-SYOHNneutral
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Use this phrase when you arrive at a restaurant and need to tell the host or waiter that you have a reservation. It's a direct and clear way to state your intention.
Alternatives
- Tengo una reservación.Use this if you want to emphasize that you *currently have* the reservation.
- Reservé una mesa.This is more common in Spain and focuses on booking a table.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'hacer' with 'hacer'
Remember 'hice' is the past tense of 'hacer' (to make/do), not 'tener' (to have).
Pronouncing 'reservación'
The 'c' sounds like an 's' in Latin America, and the final 'ción' is like 'syohn'.
A small cultural note
In many Latin American countries, it's common to make reservations even for casual dining. Always confirm if a reservation is needed, especially for popular spots.
Frequently asked
how to say i have a reservation in spanish
You can say 'Tengo una reservación' which directly translates to 'I have a reservation'. It's a very common and useful phrase.
what is the difference between hice una reservacion and tengo una reservacion
'Hice una reservación' means 'I made a reservation' focusing on the action of booking. 'Tengo una reservación' means 'I have a reservation', emphasizing its current existence.
is reservacion feminine or masculine
The word 'reservación' is feminine, which is why you use the feminine article 'una'.
