Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
reservar
Pronunciation
IPA/reseɾˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbook
Example
¿Puedo reservar una habitación para mañana?
Can I book a room for tomorrow?
More examples
Quisiera reservar una mesa para esta noche.
I would like to book a table for tonight.
Core concept
A time slot or item registered under a person's name in advance.
Common phrases
reservar una mesa
book a table
reservar entradas
book tickets
reservar una cita
book an appointment
Similar words
apartar: Setting an item or seat aside so it remains available for later use or pickup.
alquilar: Paying to use an item or room for a defined period of time.
confirmar: Checking that an already made reservation or appointment is still definite.
anular: Canceling a previously made reservation or arrangement so it becomes invalid.
Definition in Spanish
Pedir con antelación que un servicio, una habitación, un asiento u otro objeto quede apartado y disponible para una persona en una fecha determinada.
Word origin
From Latin reservare "keep back", via Old Spanish, literally "keep for later" and now used for holding rooms, seats, or services.
Usage tips
- Spanish normally uses reservar + direct object (reservar una mesa), and hacer una reserva is also common, while pedir cita is preferred for medical or official appointments.