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How do you ask for the senior price in Spanish?

I'm afraid if I say "senior" they will misunderstand

Posted by
4604 posts

The word in many European countries is "pensioner" or "concession". But sometimes that price is only available to people from EU countries.

Posted by
8059 posts

I guess it depends on where you are looking to get a discount. At a museum or other venue, the list of admissions will list the options, just point. For transportation, the previous poster mentioned how it varies by mode. If you are thinking restaurants and stores, that probably is not an easy option.

For the most part, in most cases it may be more trouble than benefit to save a euro or two, and as mentioned getting the discount often applies to EU citizens or those holding a special card.

As for translation, Google translate will give the literal translation of the word "Senior", probably "mayor" as in "persona mayor" but does not translate the concept of what you are trying to convey. Any request you make will however be followed up with additional dialogue or questions...in Spanish...for which you will not have a ready answer for.

Posted by
8166 posts

But one could be retired and not necessarily over 60 so
You might want to say " I am over 60. Is there a rate for people over 60?"

Tengo sesenta anos. ?Hay un discuento para los mayores de sesenta (60) anos.?

Posted by
23626 posts

Just ask in English. Their limited English will be ten times better than your butchered Spanish. And almost always the various admission fees are clearly posted.

Posted by
9436 posts

Google translate app on your phone / iPad will be very helpful while you’re in Spain. For menus if nothing else.

Posted by
28085 posts

I'm pretty sure the word "pensionada" was bandied about at admission counters in Spain. (I'm female.) There are multiple ways to skin that particular cat. If you show your passport, which has your date of birth, that will eliminate all doubt. I received a discount sometimes, even though I was a few months shy of 65 when I traveled to Spain.

Posted by
107 posts

Agree with Bill. If you use google translate enter retired person and it will give you - Jubilado.
Then just write it down so if there is no English speaker you show the word. 60 is - sesenta and 65 is sesenta y cinco. But sometimes it is just for residents. Safe travels.

Posted by
54 posts

We just returned from Andalusia and took advantage of senior discounts at many museums and sites. Many times they’ll ask for documentation. I always had my drivers license handy. Usually it was listed as an option on the ticket price list or we just asked senior and had our license out. Had no problem communicating this!

Posted by
15788 posts

There are only a very few sights that limit the discount to Spanish citizens. Otherwise, it is for one and all, however I have encountered one or two sights that only gave the discount in person, it was not available if you purchased online in advance. Always ask! Some tours give discounts. I think I even got a discount on a modernisme guide book.

Posted by
8556 posts

At museums it will be posted and just point or say whatever is on the sign. Spain is one of the view places I have been in Europe where US Olds get the same low rates as citizens of the EU. Sometimes the entry fees are very low. I sort of vaguely recall the term was 'Majores' but at any rate, it will be clearly listed as an option on the signs where you buy tickets.