Spanish Phrase
¿Tengo que confirmar mi reserva?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether the speaker is required to confirm a reservation they have already made. It can be used in any context where a booking has been made—hotels, restaurants, flights, or tours—and the speaker wants to know if a confirmation step is still needed.
When to use
Use this question when you have already booked a service and want to verify whether you need to send a confirmation email, call the venue, or complete any other step before the reservation date.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tengoqueconfirmarmireserva?
Obligation with "tener que"
"tener que" + infinitive expresses a necessity or obligation, similar to "have to" in English.
Infinitive verb
"confirmar" stays in its infinitive form after "tener que".
Possessive adjective
"mi" indicates that the reservation belongs to the speaker.
Noun "reserva"
"reserva" means a booking or reservation, commonly used for hotels, flights, restaurants, etc.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tengo que confirmar mi reserva?
Do I have to confirm my reservation?
Sí, es mejor llamar una semana antes para asegurarte de que todo está listo.
Yes, it's better to call a week in advance to make sure everything is set.
✕Common Mistakes
Tengo confirmar mi reserva.
Missing the particle "que"; "tener" must be followed by "que" before an infinitive to express obligation.
¿Tengo que confirmar mi reservación?
"Reservación" is understood but less common than "reserva" in most regions.
Tengo que confirmar mi reserva?
In written Spanish, questions must start with an opening inverted question mark (¿).
↔Alternatives
¿Debo confirmar mi reserva?
Should I confirm my reservation?
¿Es necesario confirmar mi reserva?
Is it necessary to confirm my reservation?
¿Necesito confirmar mi reserva?
Do I need to confirm my reservation?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, confirming a reservation is considered good etiquette, especially for hotels and restaurants. Some places automatically confirm via email, while others expect a quick phone call. Using a polite tone—adding "por favor" or "gracias"—can make the interaction smoother.