Overview

• Industry experts predict a record-high influx of UK tourists to Spain this summer with millions expected to visit.
• Claudio Guasti, City Lit’s head of culture and communication, issued guidance to help travellers avoid language mishaps.
• The literal translation "Estoy caliente" actually means "I am aroused" in Spanish, so travellers should use "tengo calor".
• The word "embarazada" translates to "pregnant" rather than "embarrassed", making "estoy avergonzado/a" the correct phrase.
• Although popularized by film, "hasta la vista" is not used as a farewell in Spain and should be replaced with "hasta luego" or "adiós".