Spanish word

reserva

Pronunciation

IPA/reˈseɾβa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounreservation

Example

Hice una reserva para dos esta noche.

I made a reservation for two tonight.

Illustration for reserva (reservation)

More examples

¿Podría modificar mi reserva para las ocho?

Could you change my reservation to eight o'clock?

Core concept

Advance arrangement that guarantees availability of a service or space on a given date.

Common phrases

  • hacer una reserva

    make a booking

  • modificar una reserva

    change a reservation

  • tener una reserva

    have a reservation

Similar words

reservación: A confirmed booking for a seat or service on a set date, usually issued with a confirmation code.
cita: Schedules a meeting time to see a person or consult a professional at an agreed hour.
entrada: Acts as an entry pass (paper or digital) that allows entry to a performance, screening, or event.

Definition in Spanish

Derecho o acción de asegurar con antelación la disponibilidad de un servicio, espacio o plaza para una fecha concreta, por ejemplo una reserva de hotel, una mesa o un billete.

Word origin

The noun comes from Latin reservare 'to keep back', from re- 'back' and servare 'to keep', and so refers to keeping something available for later.

Usage tips

  • Spanish reserva usually denotes a booking or an amount set aside and does not mean personal shyness as English reserve does.

Other meanings

  • backupnoun
  • reservenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • reservarbookverb
  • reservadobookedadjective
  • reservaciónreservationnoun

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