Spanish Phrase
Confirmando tu reserva.
Meaning
Literally ‘Confirming your reservation.’ The phrase is used to let someone know that a booking—whether for a hotel room, restaurant table, flight, or any other service—has been verified and is now secure.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking to a client, guest, or colleague to reassure them that their reservation is set. It works in phone calls, face‑to‑face interactions, or written confirmations (emails, messages).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Confirmandotureserva
Gerundio (Confirmando)
The gerundio form of the verb *confirmar* expresses an ongoing action, similar to the English '-ing' form. It can be used as a verb phrase or as a verbal noun.
Posesivo (tu)
The possessive adjective *tu* (your) is informal. In formal contexts you would use *su*.
Sustantivo (reserva)
*Reserva* means ‘reservation’ (a booking for a service, room, table, etc.).
🗨In Conversation
Confirmando tu reserva para el viernes a las 20:00, ¿todo bien?
Confirming your reservation for Friday at 8 p.m., is everything okay?
Sí, perfecto. Gracias por la confirmación.
Yes, perfect. Thanks for the confirmation.
✕Common Mistakes
Confirmar tu reserva.
Using the infinitive *confirmar* here sounds like a command or a title; the gerund *confirmando* is needed to convey ‘I am confirming…’
Confirmando tu reserva, señor.
In formal contexts you should use *su reserva* instead of the informal *tu*.
↔Alternatives
Tu reserva está confirmada.
Your reservation is confirmed.
He confirmado tu reserva.
I have confirmed your reservation.
Su reserva ha sido confirmada.
Your reservation has been confirmed. (formal)
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, confirming a reservation is considered polite and professional. It’s common to repeat the date, time, and number of guests, and to give a confirmation number if one exists. When speaking to strangers or in a formal setting, switch *tu* for *su* to show respect.