Here are a few expressions you may find useful when arranging to go for a drink or meal, and a couple of signs you may see whilst out.
| tiene alguna mesa libre? | do you have any spare tables? (polite) |
| una mesa para dos, por favor | a table for two, please |
| una mesa para tres, por favor | a table for three, please |
| una mesa para cuatro, por favor | a table for four, please |
| me gustarìa hacer una reserva | I'd like to make a reservation |
| ¿para cuàndo? | when for? |
| ¿para què dìa? | for what day? |
| ¿para què hora? | for what time? |
| para esta tarde a las siete | this evening at seven o'clock |
| para esta tarde a las ocho | this evening at eight o'clock |
| para esta tarde a las nueve | this evening at nine o'clock |
| para esta tarde a las diez | this evening at ten o'clock |
| para mañana al mediodìa | tomorrow at noon |
| para mañana a la una | tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock |
| para mañana a las dos | tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock |
| para mañana a las tres | tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock |
| ¿para cuàntas personas? | for how many people? |
| ¿para cuàntos comensales? | for how many diners? |
| tengo una reserva | I have a reservation |
| tengo una reserva a nombre de ... | I have a reservation in the name of ... |
| ¿a nombre de quièn? | in what name? |
| el menù, por favor | the menu, please |
| la carta de vinos, por favor | the wine menu, please |
| soy vegetariano | I'm a vegetarian (for a man) |
| soy vegetariana | I'm a vegetarian (for a woman) |
| no como carne | I don't eat meat |
| què aproveche! | bon appetit! |
| ¿desea algo màs? | would you like anything else? (to one person) (polite) |
| ¿desean algo màs? | would you like anything else? (to a group) |
| ¿alguna cosa màs? | anything else? |
| ¿desea tomar un cafè o algùn postre? | would you like any coffee or dessert? (polite) |
| ¿desean tomar un cafè o algùn postre? | would you like any coffee or dessert? (to a group) |
| la cuenta, por favor | the bill, please |
| ¿puedo pagar con tarjeta de crèdito? | can I pay by credit card? |
| ¡gracias, todo estaba muy bueno! | thanks, that was delicious! |
| ¡mis felicitaciones al cocinero! | send my compliments to the chef! (polite) |
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Travelling by taxi |
Around town
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Things you might see
| restaurante | restaurant |
| cantina | restaurant |
| bar de tapas | tapas bar |
| entrantes | starters |
| patatas bravas | fried potatoes with spicy sauce |
| patatas ali olì | potatoes with mayonnaise and garlic |
| jamòn serrano | cured ham |
| tabla de quesos | selection of cheese |
| chorizo | spicy sausage |
| morcilla | black pudding |
| calamares | squid |
| gambas | prawns |
| sopa | soup |
| ensalada | salad |
| ensalada mixta | mixed salad |
| ensalada de patata | potato salad |
| ensalada de pollo | chicken salad |
| platos principales | main courses |
| fileta | steak |
| pescado | fish |
| pollo | chicken |
| patatas fritas y huevos fritos | fried egg and chips |
| postres | desserts |
| helado | ice cream |
| tarta | cake |
| cafè con hielo | iced coffee |
| fruta | fruit |