Coffee Break Spanish CBS 1.18 | Situations in a restaurant
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Mar 14, 2009 Learn essential phrases for navigating Spanish dining scenarios, including dietary preferences and food allergies. Explore the cool cultural nuances of dining etiquette, like the contrasting ways to convey well wishes across cultures. Master essential vocabulary for ordering and expressing satisfaction with your meal. Dive into the intricacies of Spanish adjectives, understanding permanent versus temporary states, which adds depth to your conversational skills in the restaurant context.
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Say 'Soy Vegetariano/a' For Vegetarian
- Say 'Soy vegetariano' if you're male and 'Soy vegetariana' if you're female.
- Use these phrases to tell restaurant staff your dietary preference clearly.
Use 'No Como...' To Say You Don't Eat
- Use 'No como' plus the food to say you don't eat something (e.g. 'No como carne roja').
- Practice: 'No como marisco' or 'No como pescado' for seafood restrictions.
Declare Allergies With 'Soy Alérgico/a a...'
- Say 'Soy alérgico a...' and name the item to declare an allergy (use 'alérgica' if female).
- Example: 'Soy alérgico a las nueces' or 'Soy alérgica a las nueces'.