Reservación (en. Reservation)

/reseɾβaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of reserving a place or service in advance.
I made a reservation for dinner at the restaurant.
Hice una reservación para cenar en el restaurante.
The place or service that is reserved.
Don't forget the reservation confirmation.
No olvides la confirmación de la reservación.
Condition or doubt expressed about something.
He expressed his reservation regarding the project proposal.
Manifestó su reservación respecto a la propuesta del proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'reservatio', derived from 'reservare', which means to reserve.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a reservation
To perform an action to reserve a space or place.
hacer una reservación
have a reservation
To have a place or service reserved in advance.
tener una reservación
confirm the reservation
To verify that the reservation was made and accepted.
confirmar la reservación

Related Words

reservation
Action of reserving something, generally a space.
reserva
enabling
Action of enabling or preparing a place for use.
habilitación
registration
Act of signing up on a register or list.
inscripción

Slang Meanings

Reserving without being very formal.
Tonight, let's not make a big deal, just a 'little reservation'.
Esta noche no hay que hacer tanta lío, solo una 'reservita'.
Having a place held just in case.
If you arrive late, don't worry, I have a 'reservation'.
Si llegas tarde, no te preocupes, tengo una 'reserva'.