Mendoza receives over 3 million tourists per year, many of whom are English-speaking foreigners. These 50 practical phrases will help you if you work in wineries, restaurants, mountain tourism, or remote work.
Each phrase includes translation, pronunciation, and specific context for use in Mendoza.
Tourism and Wine (10 Phrases)
For those working in wineries, hotels, or tourism
"This wine has notes of blackberry and oak"
→ Este vino tiene notas de mora y roble
💡 During tastings
"Would you like a wine tasting?"
→ ¿Le gustaría una degustación de vinos?
💡 Offering services
"Mendoza exports wine to 150+ countries"
→ Mendoza exporta vino a más de 150 países
💡 Educational tours
"The harvest season is from February to April"
→ La vendimia es de febrero a abril
💡 Explaining seasonality
"Malbec is our signature grape variety"
→ El Malbec es nuestra cepa insignia
💡 Wine identity
"The altitude makes our wines unique"
→ La altitud hace nuestros vinos únicos
💡 Geographic differentiation
"Can I recommend a pairing?"
→ ¿Puedo recomendar un maridaje?
💡 Customer service
"This vineyard is family-owned since 1920"
→ Esta bodega es familiar desde 1920
💡 Winery history
"We use drip irrigation from the Andes"
→ Usamos riego por goteo de los Andes
💡 Sustainability
"The tour includes 5 wine samples"
→ El tour incluye 5 muestras de vino
💡 Service description
Mountains and Aconcagua (5 Phrases)
For mountain guides and adventure tourism
"Aconcagua is the highest peak outside Asia"
→ El Aconcagua es el pico más alto fuera de Asia
💡 Key tourist fact
"The summit is 6,961 meters above sea level"
→ La cumbre está a 6.961 metros sobre el nivel del mar
💡 Technical information
"We recommend acclimatization before climbing"
→ Recomendamos aclimatación antes de escalar
💡 Safety tips
"The trekking season is December to March"
→ La temporada de trekking es diciembre a marzo
💡 Trip planning
"Bring warm clothing, it's freezing at night"
→ Traé ropa abrigada, hace mucho frío a la noche
💡 Practical recommendations
Restaurants and Gastronomy (10 Phrases)
For waiters, chefs and restaurant staff
"Our specialty is Argentine asado (BBQ)"
→ Nuestra especialidad es el asado argentino
💡 Menu presentation
"How would you like your steak cooked?"
→ ¿Cómo querés el punto de la carne?
💡 Taking orders
"Rare, medium-rare, or well-done?"
→ ¿Jugoso, a punto, o bien cocido?
💡 Specifying doneness
"Empanadas are a traditional Mendoza dish"
→ Las empanadas son un plato tradicional mendocino
💡 Gastronomic culture
"Would you like chimichurri sauce?"
→ ¿Querés salsa chimichurri?
💡 Offering condiments
"This dish is gluten-free / vegan"
→ Este plato es sin gluten / vegano
💡 Dietary restrictions
"The bill, please / Check, please"
→ La cuenta, por favor
💡 End of service
"Is service charge included?"
→ ¿Está incluido el servicio?
💡 Customer inquiry
"Can I get a to-go box? / takeaway"
→ ¿Me das una cajita para llevar?
💡 Additional service
"Enjoy your meal!"
→ ¡Buen provecho!
💡 Customer service
Remote Work and Technology (10 Phrases)
For Mendocino freelancers working with foreign clients
"I'm based in Mendoza, Argentina"
→ Estoy radicado en Mendoza, Argentina
💡 Professional introduction
"I work remotely for a US company"
→ Trabajo de forma remota para una empresa de EEUU
💡 Networking
"My rate is $50 per hour"
→ Mi tarifa es USD 50 por hora
💡 Price negotiation
"Can we schedule a Zoom call?"
→ ¿Podemos agendar una llamada por Zoom?
💡 Meeting coordination
"I'm available from 9 AM to 5 PM ART (GMT-3)"
→ Estoy disponible de 9 a 17 hs ART (GMT-3)
💡 Availability
"Let me share my screen"
→ Dejame compartir mi pantalla
💡 Virtual presentations
"I'll send you the invoice by Friday"
→ Te envío la factura para el viernes
💡 Administrative management
"The project deadline is next Monday"
→ La fecha límite del proyecto es el lunes que viene
💡 Delivery deadlines
"Can you review the draft and give feedback?"
→ ¿Podés revisar el borrador y darme feedback?
💡 Requesting review
"I'm on mute / You're on mute"
→ Estoy en silencio / Estás en silencio
💡 Video calls
Everyday Life (10 Phrases)
For daily life in Mendoza
"Where's the nearest ATM?"
→ ¿Dónde está el cajero más cercano?
💡 Helping tourists
"How much does this cost?"
→ ¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
💡 Shopping
"Do you accept credit cards?"
→ ¿Aceptan tarjeta de crédito?
💡 Payment methods
"Can I get a discount?"
→ ¿Me podés hacer un descuento?
💡 Negotiation
"What's the Wi-Fi password?"
→ ¿Cuál es la contraseña del Wi-Fi?
💡 Cafés/hotels
"I'm learning English at Go Fluent Academy"
→ Estoy aprendiendo inglés en Go Fluent Academy
💡 Casual conversation
"Can you speak slower, please?"
→ ¿Podés hablar más despacio, por favor?
💡 Asking for clarification
"I don't understand, can you repeat?"
→ No entiendo, ¿podés repetir?
💡 Effective communication
"Nice to meet you!"
→ ¡Un placer conocerte!
💡 Formal greetings
"See you later! / Catch you later!"
→ ¡Nos vemos!
💡 Casual goodbyes
Social Media (5 Bonus Phrases)
For Instagram, TikTok and digital content
"Drop a comment if you agree!"
→ ¡Dejá un comentario si estás de acuerdo!
💡 Engagement posts
"Tag a friend who needs to see this"
→ Etiquetá a un amigo que necesita ver esto
💡 Viral content
"Swipe left to see more"
→ Deslizá a la izquierda para ver más
💡 Carousels
"Link in bio"
→ Link en mi biografía
💡 Call to action
"DM me for collabs"
→ Escribime al privado para colaboraciones
💡 Influencer marketing
How Many Did You Know? (Interactive Quiz)
Quick Self-Assessment Test
How many of these 50 phrases did you already know BEFORE reading this article?
0 phrases
0 phrases
50 phrases
0-10 phrases
Beginner (A1)
Start with basic classes
11-25 phrases
Intermediate (B1)
You need conversation practice
26-40 phrases
Advanced (B2)
Prepare for certification
41-50 phrases
Expert (C1)
You're almost native!
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How to Learn These Phrases Fast
📚 Method 1: Flashcards
10 new phrases/day
Spaced repetition (3-7-21 days)
Apps: Anki, Quizlet
Result: 30 days = 50 phrases mastered
🗣️ Method 2: Conversational Practice
Use 5 phrases/day in real context
Record yourself speaking English
Correct pronunciation with natives
Language exchanges: Parque SM Sundays 6 PM
🎓 Method 3: Professional Classes
Teachers correct in real time
Role-plays with Mendoza situations
Cambridge/IELTS/TOEFL certification
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Fundadora & Certified Neurolanguage Coach® | Go Fluent Academy Mendoza
Con +15 años de experiencia en educación de idiomas, la Prof. Chocobar Ozkok es Licenciada en Enseñanza de Inglés (UNCuyo), Máster en Lingüística Aplicada (Alemania), y especialista certificada en Neurociencia y Aprendizaje de Idiomas. Ha enseñado en 5 países y trabaja con estudiantes y equipos profesionales.
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