{"id":16459,"date":"2024-09-05T03:58:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/?p=16459"},"modified":"2024-09-05T03:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:58:59","slug":"%d1%80%d1%83%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%be%d0%b4%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d1%87%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b2-%d0%bf%d0%be-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%b7%d1%83-%d0%b2-%d1%80","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/ru\/a1\/a-beginners-guide-to-ordering-at-a-restaurant-in-spanish\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0420\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043d\u0430\u0447\u0438\u043d\u0430\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0445 \u043f\u043e \u0437\u0430\u043a\u0430\u0437\u0443 \u0432 \u0440\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u043d\u0430 \u0438\u0441\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e\u043c \u044f\u0437\u044b\u043a\u0435"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?--><p>Eating out in Spanish-speaking countries is a fantastic way to experience local culture, and knowing how to order food in Spanish can make your experience even more enjoyable. <strong>Whether you\u2019re visiting a restaurant in a <a href=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/blog\/21-spanish-speaking-countries\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Spanish-speaking country<\/a> or the local Spanish-speaking restaurant, these key phrases and tips will help you feel confident and ready to order.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that politeness, pleasantries and common phrases will vary from country to country, and even region to region. You might hear lots of different phrases, but these basics will help you be understood anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents-pro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/ru\/blog\/false-friends\/\" class=\"template-4\"><img width=\"250\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CONVERSA-false-friends.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image\" alt=\"CONVERSA Spanish english false friends\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CONVERSA-false-friends.png 825w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CONVERSA-false-friends-600x382.png 600w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CONVERSA-false-friends-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/CONVERSA-false-friends-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"><div class=\"postTitle\"><span><strong>\u0427\u0438\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0430\u043b\u0435\u0435<\/strong>Video: Spanish-English false friends<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><p><strong>1. Arriving at the Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive, a host or waiter may greet you with a phrase like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfMesa para cu\u00e1ntos?\u201d<\/em> (Table for how many?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfTienen reservaci\u00f3n?\u201d<\/em> (Do you have a reservation?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents-pro\"><a href=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/ru\/onlineactivities\/verb-conjugations\/\" class=\"template-4\"><img width=\"250\" height=\"159\" src=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CONVERSA-CONJUGATE-SPANISH-VERBS-IN-PRESENT.png\" class=\"alignleft wp-post-image\" alt=\"CONVERSA CONJUGATE SPANISH VERBS IN PRESENT\" srcset=\"https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CONVERSA-CONJUGATE-SPANISH-VERBS-IN-PRESENT.png 825w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CONVERSA-CONJUGATE-SPANISH-VERBS-IN-PRESENT-600x382.png 600w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CONVERSA-CONJUGATE-SPANISH-VERBS-IN-PRESENT-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/conversaspanishinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CONVERSA-CONJUGATE-SPANISH-VERBS-IN-PRESENT-768x489.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\"><div class=\"postTitle\"><span><strong>\u0427\u0438\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0430\u043b\u0435\u0435<\/strong>Online Activity: Conjugate Spanish Verbs in Present<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><p>If you have a reservation, you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cS\u00ed, tenemos una reservaci\u00f3n para [your name].\u201d<\/em> (Yes, we have a reservation for [your name].)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, you can simply respond with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cNo, no tenemos reservaci\u00f3n.\u201d<\/em> (No, we don\u2019t have a reservation.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re seated, the waiter might ask you if you\u2019d like something to drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can answer with your drink of choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cQuiero un vaso de agua, por favor.\u201d<\/em> (I\u2019d like a glass of water, please.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cUn caf\u00e9, por favor.\u201d<\/em> (A coffee, please.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cUn refresco, por favor.\u201d<\/em> (A soda, please.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Looking at the Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The menu is typically divided into different sections: appetizers (<em>entrantes<\/em> or <em>aperitivos<\/em>), main courses (<em>platos principales<\/em>), and desserts (<em>postres<\/em>). You might also see special offers of the day (<em>plato del d\u00eda<\/em> or <em>men\u00fa del d\u00eda<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure about something on the menu, don\u2019t hesitate to ask the waiter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201c\u00bfQu\u00e9 me recomiendas?\u201d<\/em> (What do you recommend?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfQu\u00e9 es esto?\u201d<\/em> (What is this?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfQu\u00e9 lleva?\u201d<\/em> (What does it have in it?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Placing Your Order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready to order, you can get the waiter\u2019s attention by saying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cDisculpa\u201d<\/em> (Excuse me.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To order a specific dish, use the phrase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In many countries, you can just state the name of the dish. For example:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cUna paella, por favor.\u201d<\/em> (A paella, please.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, that may feel incredibly rude to not say the equivalent of \u201cI\u2019d like\u2026\u201d You could also say \u201cMe pones\u201d, \u201cMe gustar\u00eda\u201d or \u201cQuisiera\u201d before the name of the dish, but that\u2019s not necessary. <strong>Adding \u201cpor favor\u201d at the end makes the sentence polite in Spanish.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have dietary restrictions, you may need to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfEste plato tiene gluten?\u201d<\/em> (Does this dish have gluten?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201c\u00bfHay opciones vegetarianas?\u201d<\/em> (Are there vegetarian options?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. During the Meal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need something during the meal, like more water or bread, you can politely ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201c\u00bfMe puedes traer m\u00e1s agua, por favor?\u201d<\/em> (Can you bring me more water, please?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201c\u00bfNos puedes traer un poco m\u00e1s de pan?\u201d<\/em> (Can you bring us a little more bread?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To express that the food is delicious, you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cEst\u00e1 delicioso.\u201d<\/em> (It\u2019s delicious.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cMe encanta este plato.\u201d<\/em> (I love this dish.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Asking for the Check<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished your meal, you\u2019ll need to ask for the check. To do this, you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cLa cuenta, por favor.\u201d<\/em> (The check, please.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re paying separately, you might want to ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201c\u00bfPodemos pagar por separado?\u201d<\/em> (Can we pay separately?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve paid, it\u2019s common to thank the staff. A simple <em>\u201cGracias\u201d<\/em> (Thank you) will go a long way. If the service was particularly good, you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><\/em><em>\u201cMuchas gracias por todo.\u201d<\/em> (Thank you very much for everything.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Final Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use \u201cpor favor\u201d and \u201cgracias\u201d<\/strong> to be polite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong>Pay attention to regional differences<\/strong>: In some countries, tipping is more common than in others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><\/strong><strong>Listen carefully<\/strong> to how locals interact with restaurant staff. You might pick up new vocabulary or phrases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019re ready to enjoy a meal in Spanish! Practice these phrases, and soon, you\u2019ll be ordering like a local. \u00a1Buen provecho!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating out in Spanish-speaking countries is a fantastic way to experience local culture, and knowing how to order food in Spanish can make your experience even more enjoyable. 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