How to Say ‘I have a reservation for tonight.’ in Mexican Spanish
Tengo una reservación para esta noche.
TEHN-go OO-nah reh-sehr-bah-SYON PAH-rah EHS-tah NO-cheh
[TEHN-go OO-nah reh-sehr-bah-SYON PAH-rah EHS-tah NO-cheh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is a normal, polite way to announce yourself on arrival or on the phone. In Mexico, saying you have a reservation before asking extra questions helps the exchange feel smoother.
Phrase Breakdown
Tengo
[TEHN-go]
I have
Used to state that you possess or have arranged something, such as a booking.
Tengo una reservación para esta noche en su restaurante.
I have a reservation for tonight at your restaurant.
Una reservación
OO-nah reh-sehr-bah-SYON
A reservation
This refers to a booking or reservation, often used in restaurants, hotels, or events.
Tengo una reservación para dos personas.
I have a reservation for two people.
Words in this phrase
una
[OO-nah]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article used with 'reservación.'
Tengo una reservación para las siete.
I have a reservation for seven o’clock.
reservación
[reh-sehr-bah-SYON]
reservation
A restaurant booking made in advance.
Tengo una reservación a nombre de García.
I have a reservation under the name García.
Para esta noche
PAH-rah EHS-tah NO-cheh
For tonight
This phrase says when the reservation is scheduled.
La reservación es para esta noche.
The reservation is for tonight.
Words in this phrase
para
[PAH-rah]
for
Links the reservation to a time or purpose.
Tengo una reservación para mañana también.
I also have a reservation for tomorrow.
esta
[EHS-tah]
this
Points to a specific feminine noun, here 'noche.'
Tengo una reservación para esta cena especial.
I have a reservation for this special dinner.
noche
[NO-cheh]
night
Used for 'tonight' when talking about evening plans.
Tengo una reservación para esta noche a las ocho.
I have a reservation for tonight at eight.
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