Build connection and ease into daily life with these helpful phrases
One of the most enriching parts of a Spanish immersion experience is living with a host family. To make the most of your stay, it helps to ask a few simple questions—especially about daily routines, meals, and house customs.
Here are useful Spanish questions to ask your host family when you first arrive:
🍳 Questions About Meals
1. ¿A qué hora desayunan?
What time do you have breakfast?
2. ¿Desayunan todos juntos?
Do you all eat breakfast together?
3. ¿Cómo es un desayuno típico aquí?
What is a typical breakfast like here?
4. ¿A qué hora cenan durante la semana?
What time do you usually eat dinner during the week?
5. ¿A qué hora almuerzan los fines de semana?
What time do you eat lunch on the weekends?
Asking these questions helps you adapt to their routine and also shows interest in their culture.
🛏️ Questions About Daily Schedules
6. ¿A qué hora se levantan normalmente?
What time do you usually get up?
7. ¿A qué hora se van a dormir?
What time do you usually go to bed?
8. ¿Hay una hora en la que prefieren que esté en casa?
Is there a time when you prefer I be home?
9. ¿Hay horarios para usar la ducha o el baño?
Are there specific times to use the shower or bathroom?
These questions help prevent any confusion about expectations in the home.
🧼 Questions About House Customs
10. ¿Dónde puedo poner mi ropa sucia?
Where can I put my dirty clothes?
11. ¿Necesito traer mis propios productos de baño?
Do I need to bring my own toiletries?
12. ¿Dónde puedo guardar mis cosas?
Where can I store my things?
13. ¿Puedo ayudar con algo en la casa?
Can I help with anything in the house?
These questions show respect and gratitude for your hosts’ hospitality.
🌍 Real-World Practice
Asking questions not only makes your stay smoother—it also gives you great Spanish practice! You’ll learn authentic vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and connect with your host family more deeply.
Living with a host family is one of the most authentic ways to learn Spanish. Use these questions to make a great first impression and ease into your daily routine abroad. Comment below which other questions you think are important when arriving to a new home 👇
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