Coffee Break Spanish

How to order a coffee like a native Spanish speaker | CBS Show 2.07

Jul 11, 2024
Learn how to order coffee in Spanish like a local with essential phrases and polite expressions. Explore dialogues set in a cafe environment, master imperative forms, and practice being polite when shopping. Hosts encourage viewers to subscribe for more language learning tips.
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ADVICE

Ordering Coffee

  • Order coffee like a native by using the imperative and adding "por favor".
  • Avoid literal translations like "Puedo tener un café con leche?".
ADVICE

Latte Ordering

  • Use "Ponme un café con leche, por favor" (informal) or "Póngame..." (formal) to order a latte.
  • Add "por favor" for politeness, and consider the "usted" form for extra formality.
ADVICE

Sugar Request

  • Request sugar using the imperative: "Tráeme un poco de azúcar, por favor" (informal) or "Tráigame..." (formal).
  • Remember to use the "usted" form for politeness when needed.
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