Spain: primary language is Spanish — English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere.
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The primary language in Spain is Spanish.
English gets you by in tourist areas, but is inconsistent elsewhere. Common in major cities and coastal tourist areas, less consistent inland — a little Spanish helps a lot.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Spain — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
Yes — an offline translation app is genuinely useful in Spain, especially outside major tourist areas.