Reservaciones (en. Reservations)

/reseɾβaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The process of securing a space or service for future use.
I made some reservations to dine at the restaurant.
Hice unas reservaciones para cenar en el restaurante.
A formal request to obtain a service or place.
Reservations are necessary to attend the event.
Las reservaciones son necesarias para asistir al evento.
Confirmation of a previously requested space.
I received confirmation of my hotel reservations.
Recibí la confirmación de mis reservaciones de hotel.

Etymology

From Latin 'reservatio', which means 'to retain' or 'to keep'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a reservation
To carry out the procedure to secure a place or service.
hacer una reservación
to confirm the reservation
To verify that a reservation has been established.
confirmar la reservación
to change the reservation
To modify the details of an already made reservation.
cambiar la reservación

Related Words

reservation
Action of reserving something.
reserva
section
Reserved or separated portion.
apartado
confirmation
Verification that a reservation has been made.
confirmación

Slang Meanings

Last minute reservation.
I made an 'emergency reservation' because I didn't think it would be full.
Hice una 'reserva de emergencia' porque no pensé que estaría lleno.
VIP reservation.
With my credit card, I can make 'privileged reservations' at the best places.
Con mi tarjeta de crédito, puedo hacer 'reservas privilegiadas' en los mejores lugares.