# Spanish translation examples you can try

> This page collects 16 short sample texts in 4 groups: everyday messages, work and business, travel, and Spanish texts to translate into English. Each title suggests a register. The texts are fictional and free to copy; translating them in the tool uses purchased credits, and a sample this short costs the 50-credit minimum.

Sample English and Spanish texts of the kind people translate every day. Open one in the translator, choose a direction and register, and compare the results.

## At a glance

- **Samples:** 16, in 4 groups
- **Price:** 1 credit per word ($0.17 to $0.50 per 1,000 words), 50-credit minimum per translation; packs from $4.99
- **Account:** Free registration, no signup credits; translations use purchased credits
- **Directions:** English to Latin American, Mexican or Spain Spanish; Spanish to English

[Try a sample](https://spanishtranslatorai.app/create)

## What these samples show

- **Everyday formats**: Messages, emails, notices, travel requests and family notes.
- **Both directions**: English samples to translate into Spanish, and Spanish samples from Mexico and Spain to translate into English.
- **Register in action**: Many samples read differently in formal and casual Spanish: try both and compare tú with usted.

## How to use a sample

1. **Pick a sample**: Copy it, or press Try it to open it in the translator.
2. **Set direction and register**: Spanish samples need Spanish → English; each title suggests a register.
3. **Compare**: Translate the same text in another variety or register to see what changes.

## What to look for in a translation

Read every translation with these questions:

- Is tú or usted used the same way from start to finish?
- Are names, prices, numbers and links exactly as in the source?
- Do idioms read naturally rather than word for word?
- Does the vocabulary fit the country of your reader?

## Sample texts to translate

Fictional texts written for this page. English samples are for English → Spanish; for the Spanish samples, switch the direction to Spanish → English before you translate.

### Everyday messages (English → Spanish)

- **Running late (casual):** Hey! I'm running about 15 minutes late because of traffic. Go ahead and order without me, and save me a seat by the window if you can. Sorry!
- **Thank-you note (neutral):** Thank you so much for dinner last night. The food was amazing and it was great to finally meet your parents. Next time it's my turn to cook!
- **Surprise party invitation (casual):** We're throwing a surprise party for Laura on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at our place. Please don't say anything to her, and let me know by Wednesday if you can come.
- **Notice to neighbors (neutral):** Hi neighbors, the water will be shut off on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while the plumber replaces the main valve. Please fill a few bottles the night before. Thanks for your patience.

### Work and business (English → Spanish)

- **Order confirmation (formal):** Thank you for your order. Your package will ship within two business days, and you will receive a tracking number by email. If you have any questions, please reply to this message.
- **Meeting request (formal):** I would like to schedule a short call next week to review the proposal. Would Tuesday or Thursday afternoon work for you? Please let me know which time suits you best.
- **Job posting (neutral):** We are hiring a part-time cashier for our bakery. Weekend availability is required. No experience needed; we will train you. Apply in person or send your résumé to the email address below.
- **Payment reminder (formal):** This is a friendly reminder that invoice 1042, for $350, was due on May 15. If you have already paid, please disregard this message. Otherwise, we would appreciate payment by the end of the week.

### Travel (English → Spanish)

- **Hotel request (formal):** Good afternoon. We have a reservation for two nights starting June 12. Would it be possible to check in early, around 11 a.m.? We are also traveling with a bicycle and would like to know if you have a place to store it.
- **Asking for directions (casual):** Excuse me, how do I get to the train station from here? Is it close enough to walk, or should I take a bus?
- **Allergy card (formal):** I have a severe allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. Please make sure my food does not contain them and is not prepared with the same utensils. Thank you for your help.
- **Boat tour booking (neutral):** Hi, we'd like to book the morning boat tour for four adults on Friday. Is lunch included, and what time should we be at the dock?

### Spanish texts (Spanish → English)

- **A message from grandma (casual):** Hola, mi amor. ¿Cómo te fue en el examen? Aquí todos te mandan saludos. Te hice tu pastel favorito para el domingo, así que no llegues tarde. Te quiero mucho.
- **School notice from Mexico (neutral):** Estimadas familias: les recordamos que el viernes 13 no habrá clases por la junta de maestros. El lunes los alumnos deben traer firmado el permiso para la excursión al museo.
- **Apartment listing from Spain (neutral):** Se alquila piso luminoso de dos habitaciones en el centro, a cinco minutos del metro. Cocina equipada, calefacción y ascensor. Ideal para estudiantes o parejas. Si os interesa, llamad o escribid un mensaje.
- **Supplier email (formal):** Buenos días. Le informamos que su pedido saldrá de nuestro almacén el próximo martes. Le enviaremos la factura y el número de seguimiento por correo. Quedamos a su disposición para cualquier consulta.


## Spanish translation pricing, by the word

- Starter: $7.99 / month, 30,000 credits
- Pro: $19.99 / month, 100,000 credits
- Business: $49.99 / month, 300,000 credits
- Mini: $4.99, 10,000 credits
- Plus: $14.99, 40,000 credits
- Max: $34.99, 120,000 credits

## Examples FAQ

### Can I translate these examples for free?

Reading and copying them is free. Translating them in the tool uses purchased credits: each sample is shorter than 50 words, so it costs the 50-credit minimum, about $0.01 to $0.02 of a pack or plan; packs start at $4.99.

### Which register should I choose for a sample?

Each title suggests one: formal (usted) for business and requests to strangers, casual (tú) for friends and family, neutral to follow the text. Try two registers on the same sample to see the difference.

### Are these real messages?

No. They are fictional texts written for this page, with invented names, dates and amounts. Use them to try the translator, then translate your own text.

## Translate your own text

Registration is free; translations use purchased credits, with packs from $4.99.

_Last updated 2026-10-29_