{"id":176592937,"date":"2019-02-11T15:28:52","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T23:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176592937"},"modified":"2025-05-26T15:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T22:40:01","slug":"spanish-restaurant-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/spanish-restaurant-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Restaurant Vocabulary for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more exciting than being on vacation or visiting new places in Spain? \u00a0Well, the FOOD, of course. But before heading out to eat, it\u2019s important to know how and what to order. Spanish restaurant vocabulary can go a long way. Follow these simple steps to make your next order, a successful one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Making reservations<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever been kept waiting for a table for more than 45 minutes? Best to avoid those stomach pangs altogether by calling the restaurant you are planning to visit a few hours before you go. Follow this guide to make an over the phone reservation in Spanish. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recepcionista: \u201c<em>Hola, buenos d\u00edas, restaurante Los Hermanos habla Lisa, \u00bfcomo puedo ayudarle?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess: \u201c<em>Hello, good morning, this is restaurant Los Hermanos, Lisa speaking, how can I help you?<\/em>&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Hola Lisa, este es John, llamo para hacer una reservaci\u00f3n, \u00bfHay una mesa disponible para cuatro personas el pr\u00f3ximo martes a las 7 pm?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Hello Lisa, this is John, I\u2019m calling to make a reservation. Is there a table for four people next Tuesday at 7pm?&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recepcionista: \u201c<em>Si se\u00f1or, tenemos mesas disponibles para cuatro personas, \u00bfle gustar\u00eda reservar ahora?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess: \u201c<em>Yes sir, we have tables available for four people. Would you like to reserve one now?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Si me gustar\u00eda reservar ahora mismo, por favor.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Yes, I would like to reserve one right now, please<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Recepcionista: &#8220;<em>Muy bien, la reservaci\u00f3n est\u00e1 hecha. Les esperamos el pr\u00f3ximo martes<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess: \u201c<em>Yes sir, your reservation is made. We will see you next Tuesday.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Muchas gracias<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Thank you so much<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Arriving at the restaurant<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you arrive at the restaurant, the waiter or waitress will most likely ask you how many people will be joining you for your meal or ask for your name to confirm the reservation. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ideas to respond\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recepcionista \u201c<em>Hola, bienvenidos al restaurant Los Hermanos.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess: \u201c<em>Hello, welcome to Los Hermanos restaurant<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Hola, soy John, tengo una reservaci\u00f3n para cuatro personas.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Hello, I\u2019m John, I have a reservation for four people.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recepcionista: \u201c<em>Si se\u00f1or John, su mesa le espera, s\u00edgame.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess: \u201c<em>Yes, Mr. John, your table is waiting for you, follow me.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLn7iYKq-G3PLmzcM5OvFF2auJ4WUrxhuk\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-176600605 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-1024x288.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Spanish with the LingQ podcast\" width=\"870\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-1024x288.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-768x216.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1-600x169.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Spanish_Blog-Banner-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Browsing the menu<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re seated and settled at your table, it\u2019s time to check out the menu and order your meal! Here are some general guidelines to find something on the menu that you\u2019ll love.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appetizers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Las Entradas <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; \u00a0Los Platos Fuertes<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Las bebidas<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Carne<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; \u00a0Pollo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beef<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Res<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pork<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Cerdo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Pescado<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Arroz<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potatoes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Papas <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dessert<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Postre<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salad<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013Ensalada<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sopa<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French fries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Papas Fritas<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta- <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pastas<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176592942 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Blog-Post-20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Blog-Post-20.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Blog-Post-20-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Blog-Post-20-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Recommendations and ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still not sure what to order after browsing the menu? It may be good to ask the waiter or waitress what they recommend, or what the most popular menu items are. On the other hand, you may need to clarify a few ingredients in a dish. Either way, here&#8217;s the Spanish restaurant vocabulary you&#8217;ll need to get the job done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>No s\u00e9 qu\u00e9 pedir, \u00bfque me recomiendas?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>I don\u2019t know what to order, what do you recommend?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camarera: \u201c<em>Podr\u00eda recomendarle el pollo delicioso acompa\u00f1ado por nuestra sopa especial de la casa.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress: \u201c<em>I recommend the delicious chicken, accompanied by our house special, the soup.<\/em>\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Perfecto, me gustar\u00eda tener eso.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Perfect, I\u2019d like to have that.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Permiso camarera, \u00bfme puede decir lo que significa esto en el men\u00fa?.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Excuse me Mrs., can you tell me what this menu item means?.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camarera: &#8220;<em>Eso significa que la carne esta frito.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress: \u201c<em>That means that the meat is fried.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/learn-spanish-online\/?utm_source=LingQ Blog&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=blogpost&amp;utm_content=SpanishRestaurantVocabularyforBeginners\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-176597787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lingq-girl.png\" alt=\"Learn Spanish online with LingQ\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lingq-girl.png 700w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lingq-girl-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/lingq-girl-600x257.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Placing your order<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have chosen a great meal, it\u2019s time to place the order. Check out the following Spanish restaurant vocabulary that will having you enjoying your meal soon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camarera: \u201c<em>Est\u00e1n listos para ordenar?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress: \u201c<em>Are you ready to order?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>Si, Me gustar\u00eda ordenar ______<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Yes, I\u2019d like to order the ______<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Asking for your check<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have had a great meal, it\u2019s time to get back to exploring or relaxing by the pool. \u00a0Follow these simple steps to ask for the check so that you can be on your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camarera: \u201c<em>Desean algo m\u00e1s?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress: \u201c<em>Would you like anything else?&#8221;<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cliente: \u201c<em>\u00bfSi est\u00e1n amable, podr\u00eda pasarme la cuenta por favor?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client: \u201c<em>Would you be so kind as to bring me the check please?<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camarera: \u201c<em>Claro que si, en un momento.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress: \u201c<em>Of course, just one moment.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another good phrase to remember would be, \u201cCan I please have (x)\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d which in Spanish is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPuedo tener\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">por favor?\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you and your group of friends or family need another chair at your table, you could say <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPuedo tener otra silla, por favor?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are a few other helpful words to help you feel more confident.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napkin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 La sirvileta<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knife<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; El cuchillo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spoon<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013La cuchara<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fork<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; El tenedor<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; La sal<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 La pimienta<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass of water <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Un vaso de agua<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 El jugo<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 La silla<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 El camamero<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitress<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; La camaerara<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hostess- \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0El\/La recepcionista <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Spanish restaurant vocabulary on LingQ<\/h2>\n<p>Want even more Spanish restaurant vocabulary to study? LingQ is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/learn-spanish-online\/\">best way to learn Spanish<\/a> because it allows you to study Spanish using content you love. Learn Spanish using YouTube videos, podcasts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/09\/free-spanish-stories\/\">Spanish short stories<\/a>, and much more.<br \/>\nLingQ also comes with thousands of hours of great content already. For example, LingQ&#8217;s <em>Eating Out\u00a0<\/em>is a great introduction to the Spanish language and you&#8217;ll learn to order food and dine out in no time.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176592939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Capture-1.png\" alt=\"Learn Spanish on LingQ\" width=\"820\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Capture-1.png 820w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Capture-1-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Capture-1-768x303.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Capture-1-600x236.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look up new words with ease, using LingQ&#8217;s dictionary resources. LingQ also allows you to save new words and review them at a later date using spaced repetition. All of LingQ&#8217;s public lessons also come with audio, so you can hear how the words sound naturally.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-176592940 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screenshot_2019-02-11-15-15-10.png\" alt=\"Learn Spanish on LingQ\" width=\"260\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screenshot_2019-02-11-15-15-10.png 380w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screenshot_2019-02-11-15-15-10-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Screenshot_2019-02-11-15-15-10-300x632.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also, LingQ is available on mobile. Take your lessons wherever you go and listen to your target language, read your transcripts, and create review flashcards.\u00a0LingQ\u2019s language learning apps are available for both\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.linguist&amp;hl=en\">Android<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/en\/ios-app\/\">iOS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By using content that is 100% in your target language, you&#8217;ll learn faster. By using content you love (instead of boring textbooks), you&#8217;ll stay motivated. LingQ brings both of these together to help you achieve your language learning goals. Good luck!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>***<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Erica Lovely discovered her interest for Spanish language and culture in high school. Since then, she has taken her skills across the USA and abroad, volunteering in California and the Dominican Republic. 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