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Spanish Phrase

¿La reserva está confirmada?

/la reˈβer.sa esˈta kon.fiɾˈma.ða/
Meaning"Is the reservation confirmed?"
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Meaning

This question asks whether a reservation—usually for a hotel room, restaurant table, or travel ticket—has been officially confirmed. It implies the speaker has already made a booking and now wants to verify its status.

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When to use

Use this phrase at the front desk, over the phone, or in an email when you need to check the status of a reservation you previously made. It works in both formal and semi‑formal contexts, such as hotels, restaurants, airlines, or event venues.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Lareservaestáconfirmada?

1

Estar + participio

Use estar with a past participle to describe a temporary state or result, not a permanent characteristic.

2

Participio de confirmar

The participle 'confirmada' agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (la reserva, feminine singular).

3

Interrogative word order

Spanish questions can be formed by simply adding opening and closing question marks; word order stays the same as a statement.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿La reserva está confirmada?

Is the reservation confirmed?

Sí, está confirmada para las ocho de la noche.

Yes, it’s confirmed for 8 p.m.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • La reserva es confirmada.

    Use 'está' (estar) for temporary states; 'es' (ser) would imply a permanent characteristic.

  • La reserva está confirmado.

    The participle must agree with the feminine noun 'reserva'.

  • ¿La reserva confirmar?

    A full verb form is needed; use the construction 'está confirmada' or 'se ha confirmado'.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Mi reserva ya está confirmada?

    Is my reservation already confirmed?

  • ¿Se ha confirmado la reserva?

    Has the reservation been confirmed?

  • ¿La reserva está lista?

    Is the reservation ready?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, confirming a reservation is a polite way to show respect for the service provider’s time. Use the formal '¿La reserva está confirmada?' when speaking with hotel staff or restaurant hosts, especially if you don’t know them personally. In casual settings with friends, you might drop the article and say simply '¿Reserva confirmada?'.