Spanish Phrase
Puedes llevar animales de servicio a bordo.
Meaning
This sentence tells someone that they are allowed to bring service animals onto a vehicle, plane, or other mode of transport. It emphasizes permission and the specific type of animal—those trained to assist people with disabilities.
When to use
Use this phrase when explaining travel policies, answering a passenger’s question, or informing staff about the rights of travelers who rely on service animals.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Puedesllevaranimalesdeservicioabordo
Puedes (modal verb)
‘Puedes’ is the second‑person singular present of poder, used to express permission or ability.
llevar (infinitive)
The infinitive verb follows poder and means ‘to bring’ or ‘to carry’.
animales de servicio (noun phrase)
A compound noun where ‘de servicio’ specifies the type of animal—trained to assist a person with a disability.
a bordo (prepositional phrase)
Literally ‘on board’; used to refer to any transport vehicle such as a plane, train, or ship.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedo viajar con mi perro guía?
Can I travel with my guide dog?
Sí, puedes llevar animales de servicio a bordo.
Yes, you can bring service animals on board.
✕Common Mistakes
Puedes llevar animales de servicio dentro del avión.
‘Dentro del avión’ is redundant; ‘a bordo’ already conveys being on the aircraft.
Animales de servicio a bordo.
Avoid omitting the verb; the sentence needs a verb to be complete.
Puedes llevar animales de servicio en el barco.
If you’re speaking about a ship, use ‘en el barco’ instead of ‘a bordo’ for clarity.
↔Alternatives
Está permitido llevar animales de asistencia a bordo.
It is allowed to bring assistance animals on board.
Puedes transportar animales de apoyo dentro del avión.
You can transport support animals inside the plane.
Se admiten animales de servicio en el vuelo.
Service animals are admitted on the flight.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries, the term ‘animales de servicio’ is the official legal wording, while ‘animales de asistencia’ or ‘animales de apoyo’ are more informal. Airlines often require documentation, so it’s helpful to ask for the specific paperwork in advance.