Spanish Food
🇪🇸 50 phrases to learn
Master essential Spanish food expressions with native audio pronunciation.
Suelo saltarme el aperitivo si voy a tomar postre.
I usually skip the appetizer if I'm having dessert.
En realidad, no me gustó mucho la salsa.
Actually, I didn't care for the sauce much.
¿Quieres llevarte las sobras a casa?
Do you want to take the leftovers home with you?
¿Cuánto tiempo tenemos que esperar para una mesa?
How long do we have to wait for a table?
El servicio aquí es sorprendentemente rápido y amable.
The service here is surprisingly quick and friendly.
Necesito saber si hay frutos secos en este plato.
I need to know if there are nuts in this dish.
Esa porción parece absolutamente gigantesca.
That portion size looks absolutely massive.
Bueno, prefiero los sabores salados a los dulces.
Well, I prefer savory flavors over sweet ones.
¿Qué opinas de este nuevo restaurante experimental?
What are your thoughts on this new experimental restaurant?
Si buscas auténtico mexicano, este es el lugar.
If you're looking for authentic Mexican, this is the place to hit up.
Creo que la cuenta estaba ligeramente más alta de lo esperado.
I think the bill was slightly higher than expected.
Me temo que tengo una alergia a los mariscos.
I'm afraid I have an allergy to shellfish.
Esa ensalada se ve mucho mejor que la mía, para ser honesto.
That salad looks much better than mine, to be honest.
Estoy a reventar; no debí haber pedido esa segunda ración.
I'm completely stuffed to the gills; I shouldn't have ordered that second helping.
Su menú es extremadamente de temporada, lo que habla de la frescura del producto.
Their menu is extremely seasonal, which really speaks to the freshness of the product.
Podríamos juntar nuestro dinero y darnos el capricho de esa botella de vino tan cara.
We could pool our money and splurge on that expensive bottle of wine.
Prefiero comer algo rápido en lugar de sentarme a una comida formal de tres platos.
I'd rather grab a quick bite than sit down for a formal three-course meal.
A menos que pidamos pronto, nos arriesgamos a perder el último servicio de cena.
Unless we order promptly, we risk missing the last seating for dinner service.
El chef realmente logró un equilibrio perfecto entre dulce y salado en este postre.
The chef really managed to strike a perfect balance between sweet and savory in this dessert.
Cuesta encontrar un buen sitio para desayunar por aquí que no cueste un ojo de la cara.
It's tough to find a decent breakfast joint that doesn't cost an arm and a leg around here.
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