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How to Say ‘Keep the change.’ in Spain Spanish

Quédese con el cambio.

KEH-deh-seh kohn ehl KAHM-byoh

[KEH-deh-seh kohn ehl KAHM-byoh]

🇪🇸 In Spain: Tipping taxis isn't expected in Spain. Rounding up to the nearest euro or two like this is a common, appreciated gesture.

Phrase Breakdown

Quédese

[KEH-deh-seh]

keep (formal you)

Formal command of quedarse; with 'con' it means to keep.

Example

Quédese aquí, por favor.

Stay here, please.

con el cambio.

kohn ehl KAHM-byoh

the change.

'Cambio' here means change, the money you get back. Link the words: 'ko-nel KAM-byo'.

Example

Aquí tiene el cambio.

Here's your change.

Words in this phrase

con

[kohn]

with

Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.

Example

Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.

I spoke with an employee about the work environment.

[ehl]

the

A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.

The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.

cambio

[KAHM-byoh]

change

Noun; money returned after paying.

Example

Aquí tiene su cambio.

Here is your change.

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