A transit card may need enough balance before a journey.
The idea
Ask for the balance, specify the amount to add and check whether it is enough for the intended trip.
Examples
- ¿Cuánto saldo tiene esta tarjeta?How much balance is on this card?
- Quisiera recargar diez euros.I would like to top up ten euros.
- ¿Puedo recargarla aquí?Can I top it up here?
- ¿El saldo alcanza para un viaje?Is the balance enough for one journey?
- La máquina no acepta mi tarjeta.The machine does not accept my card.
- ¿Puede darme un recibo?Can you give me a receipt?
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Watch out
A balance is the amount currently available; a top-up adds credit and does not name the fare.
Try it yourself
Ask about the current balance. ¿Cuánto ___ tiene la tarjeta? (saldo / tiempo)
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saldo
Saldo asks for the available balance.
Ask to top up the card. Quisiera ___ diez euros. (recargar / pagar)
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recargar
Recargar asks to add credit to the card.
Ask whether there is enough for a journey. ¿Alcanza para un ___? (viaje / mes)
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viaje
Viaje asks about the intended journey.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Ask about the current balance. ¿Cuánto ___ tiene la tarjeta? (saldo / tiempo)
Ask to top up the card. Quisiera ___ diez euros. (recargar / pagar)
Ask whether there is enough for a journey. ¿Alcanza para un ___? (viaje / mes)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Practise checking the balance, adding ten euros and asking about one journey.