Madrid AtoZ-O

Orientate yourself with our Madrid A to Z which explains those funny sounding place names you'll encounter throughout the website!

Occupado
Spanish for OCCUPIED commonly found on toilet doors.

Oporto
Central Madrid Metro station named after the Portuguese city of the same name. In English Porto.

Oferta
Used in shops, supermarkets and tour agents to signify "Special offer" .

Oreja
Spanish for EAR but commonly used to refer to the tapa that is made from pigs ear.

Ostras
Spanish for OYSTERS and frequently encountered on the menu in seafood resaurants or as part of the sauca (salsa).