🇺🇸 English · B1
Travel & Transportation in English · B1
60 English words and phrases for travel & transportation, at B1 level. Each entry shows the word, how to read it, what it means, and a full example sentence with translation.
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reservationreservation
I made a reservation for two nights.
I made a reservation for two nights.
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sightseeingsightseeing
We went sightseeing in the old city.
We went sightseeing in the old city.
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delaydelay
Our flight has a two-hour delay.
Our flight has a two-hour delay.
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platformplatform
The train leaves from platform three.
The train leaves from platform three.
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transfertransfer
Transfer to the red line at the next stop.
Transfer to the red line at the next stop.
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souvenirsouvenir
I bought souvenirs for my coworkers.
I bought souvenirs for my coworkers.
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boarding passboarding pass
Have your boarding pass ready.
Have your boarding pass ready.
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currencycurrency
Where can I exchange currency?
Where can I exchange currency?
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guidebookguidebook
The guidebook recommends this route.
The guidebook recommends this route.
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visavisa
You'll need a visa to enter.
You'll need a visa to enter.
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baggagebaggage
Our baggage came out quickly.
Our baggage came out quickly.
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carry-oncarry-on
This bag fits as a carry-on.
This bag fits as a carry-on.
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overbookedoverbooked
Our flight was overbooked.
Our flight was overbooked.
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duty-freeduty-free
I bought perfume at the duty-free shop.
I bought perfume at the duty-free shop.
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timezonetimezone
We crossed three timezones.
We crossed three timezones.
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exchange rateexchange rate
The exchange rate was better at the bank.
The exchange rate was better at the bank.
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hostelhostel
We stayed at a friendly hostel.
We stayed at a friendly hostel.
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campsitecampsite
We found a quiet campsite by the lake.
We found a quiet campsite by the lake.
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monumentmonument
Tourists gather around the monument.
Tourists gather around the monument.
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cathedralcathedral
The cathedral took centuries to build.
The cathedral took centuries to build.
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templetemple
We removed our shoes before entering the temple.
We removed our shoes before entering the temple.
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immigrationimmigration
The line for immigration was long.
The line for immigration was long.
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checkpointcheckpoint
We passed through a security checkpoint.
We passed through a security checkpoint.
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turbulenceturbulence
There was some turbulence over the mountains.
There was some turbulence over the mountains.
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altitudealtitude
The altitude made me dizzy.
The altitude made me dizzy.
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flight attendantflight attendant
The flight attendant offered us extra snacks.
The flight attendant offered us extra snacks.
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traffic jamtraffic jam
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
We were stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.
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rush hourrush hour
The subway is packed during rush hour.
The subway is packed during rush hour.
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tolltoll
We paid a toll on the bridge.
We paid a toll on the bridge.
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highwayhighway
The highway runs along the coast.
The highway runs along the coast.
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Is this seat taken?Is this seat taken?
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We missed our connecting flight.We missed our connecting flight.
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Could you take a picture of us?Could you take a picture of us?
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Do I need a visa for this country?Do I need a visa for this country?
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My suitcase didn't arrive.My suitcase didn't arrive.
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What time is check-out?What time is check-out?
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The view from the room is breathtaking.The view from the room is breathtaking.
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Our flight got delayed by turbulence.Our flight got delayed by turbulence.
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I need to renew my visa soon.I need to renew my visa soon.
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The hostel had a great view of the harbor.The hostel had a great view of the harbor.
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The traffic jam made us miss our train.The traffic jam made us miss our train.
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Please avoid rush hour if possible.Please avoid rush hour if possible.
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Is there a toll on this highway?Is there a toll on this highway?
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I packed light with just a carry-on.I packed light with just a carry-on.
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Our flight was overbooked, so we got vouchers.Our flight was overbooked, so we got vouchers.
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What's the exchange rate for dollars today?What's the exchange rate for dollars today?
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We visited an old temple near the city.We visited an old temple near the city.
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The cathedral was more beautiful than we expected.The cathedral was more beautiful than we expected.
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We pitched our tent at a small campsite.We pitched our tent at a small campsite.
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Going through immigration took almost an hour.Going through immigration took almost an hour.
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Guards checked our passports at the checkpoint.Guards checked our passports at the checkpoint.
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The flight attendant showed us to our seats.The flight attendant showed us to our seats.
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We got altitude sickness on the mountain trek.We got altitude sickness on the mountain trek.
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I always forget which timezone I'm in.I always forget which timezone I'm in.
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The duty-free shop was packed with tourists.The duty-free shop was packed with tourists.
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The monument stands in the middle of the square.The monument stands in the middle of the square.
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My baggage was the last one on the belt.My baggage was the last one on the belt.
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Let's check the map before we get lost.Let's check the map before we get lost.
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Traveling alone taught me a lot about myself.Traveling alone taught me a lot about myself.
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We haggled for a better price at the market.We haggled for a better price at the market.
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