Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes un número de confirmación?
Meaning
Literally, 'Do you have a confirmation number?' It is used when you need the reference code that proves a reservation, purchase, or registration has been recorded.
When to use
Ask this after booking a flight, hotel, event ticket, or any online service that sends a confirmation code. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though you may add 'por favor' for extra politeness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienesunnúmerodeconfirmación?
Tienes (tener)
Second‑person singular present of the verb 'tener' meaning 'you have'. Used for asking possession or availability.
un número
Indefinite article 'un' + noun 'número' (number). The phrase refers to any number, not a specific one.
de confirmación
Prepositional phrase where 'de' links the noun 'número' with the purpose or type: 'confirmation number'.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions are enclosed by opening (¿) and closing (?) marks; the opening mark is mandatory.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes un número de confirmación?
Do you have a confirmation number?
Sí, es 4521‑7890. ¿Te lo envío por correo?
Yes, it's 4521‑7890. Should I send it to you by email?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Tienes un número de confirmación?
Do not use 'tienes' for formal situations; replace with 'tiene' (Usted) if you need politeness.
¿Tienes el número de confirmación?
Avoid adding an extra article: 'el número de confirmación' changes the nuance to a specific known number.
¿Tienes un número de confirmación?
Do not translate directly as 'confirmación' when the context is a ticket code; 'código' is more common in some regions.
↔Alternatives
¿Me puedes dar el número de confirmación?
Can you give me the confirmation number?
¿Cuál es tu número de confirmación?
What is your confirmation number?
¿Podrías facilitarme el número de confirmación?
Could you provide me the confirmation number?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, the confirmation number is often called 'código de reserva' or simply 'código'. When dealing with customer service, it’s polite to start with a greeting and, if you’re calling, to say 'buenos días/tardes' before the question. Also, keep in mind that in Latin America the 's' in 'confirmación' is pronounced as /s/ rather than the Castilian /θ/.