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Free A1 Spanish reading passage

Una habitación tranquila

A 48-word text about hotel check-in with vocabulary, line-by-line help, comprehension questions, prompts, and a printable answer key.

Level
A1
Length
48
Topic
Hotel check-in
A148 words · 1 min read

Una habitación tranquila

Reviewed by Francisco · Updated

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English translation
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Raúl arrives at a small hotel.

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At reception he says, “I have a reservation.”

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The receptionist asks for his surname.

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Raúl answers, “Santos.”

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There is a room on the second floor.

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Raúl asks, “Is it quiet?”

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The receptionist says it is not next to the lift.

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Raúl accepts the room and receives the key.

Key vocabulary

llegar al hotel·to arrive at the hotel
tener una reserva·to have a reservation
pedir el apellido·to ask for the surname
segundo piso·second floor
junto al ascensor·next to the lift

Comprehension check

1.What does Raúl have?
2.What information does the receptionist request?
3.Where is the room?
4.Why does Raúl accept the room?

Use the language

Writing prompt

Write a simple hotel check-in dialogue with a reservation, surname, and one room question.

Speaking prompt

Role-play Raúl and the receptionist from arrival to receiving the key.

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Answers

Una habitación tranquila — questions

Q01

What is “Una habitación tranquila” about?

“Una habitación tranquila” is a 48-word A1 Spanish reading passage about hotel check-in. It is designed as a short practice text rather than a serialized story.

Q02

Which Spanish grammar appears in “Una habitación tranquila”?

The main grammar in “Una habitación tranquila” is tener una reserva, querer, questions with hay. The line notes explain the structures in context, and the vocabulary recap highlights the words needed to understand the scene.

Q03

How should I study this A1 Spanish text?

Read once for the main idea without opening the English support. Listen at normal speed if audio is available, check only the words that block meaning, then answer the comprehension questions and use the writing or speaking prompt.

Q04

Is this a Spanish text or a Spanish story?

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