“¿Dónde quedan los servicios?” That’s a pretty important thing to know how to say while traveling in Spain. Thankfully, Bottles In Translation has come to your rescue; you now know how to ask where the toilets are.

Each 32oz. bottle boasts 100 useful phrases in either French, Spanish, German, or Italian, all of which are translated into English. The phrases are divided into boxes based on their general categories, including locations, days of the week, and food. The bottles are also available in a variety of colors, such as red, blue, green, violet, grey, and pink. While I may not be the most proficient speaker of Spanish, all the phrases adorning the bottle are familiar from the several classes that I’ve taken. They’re also printed very clearly and are easy to read. Plus, as the website suggests, if you don’t know how to pronounce something, you can simply point to the phrase on the bottle and the other person should be able to read it.

The bottles are slightly transparent, so you can see how much drink you have left. You can also store other things inside them, such as sunglasses, change, or papers. They have screw-off caps which are attached to the bottle so you don’t lose them. The size is also really nice, and you can put enough drink in it for yourself and a friend or two. A huge plus is that the neck of the bottle is even wide enough for ice cubes. The only minor drawback is that it’s not wide enough for your hand to fit inside to scrub it clean with a sponge if need be.

Overall, Bottles In Translation is a brilliant, useful idea. Another bonus is that the bottles are also sold in multi-packs, for the avid traveler in you. A single bottle costs $15.99 plus shipping.

So is it worth the cost? I think it’s a novel idea, and would love one of each bottle. They also will make great gifts for friends going on co-ops or summer vacations. You could get one just to impress the people you know, or even as a joke for your friends in Advanced Italian. Regardless, it’s still a really cool thing to have to show off while drinking water around campus.

¡Dese prisa aquí! (Hurry here!): www.BottlesInTranslation.com