Learn Spanish Spanish Food and Dining 2

Question 1

What is 'el menú del día' in Spanish restaurants?

Accepted Answer

The daily set menu

Answer

'El menú del día' is a fixed-price daily set menu, typically offering multiple courses at an affordable price.

Question 2

What does 'picante' mean when describing food in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Spicy/hot

Answer

'Picante' means spicy or hot in Spanish, describing food with heat from chili peppers.

Question 3

How do you say 'I am a vegetarian' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Soy vegetariano/vegetariana

Answer

'Soy vegetariano' (male) or 'soy vegetariana' (female) means 'I am a vegetarian.'

Question 4

What is 'la propina' in a dining context?

Accepted Answer

The tip/gratuity

Answer

'La propina' means 'the tip' — the gratuity left for the server after dining.

Question 5

Which word means 'thirsty' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Sediento

Answer

'Sediento' means thirsty; 'hambriento' means hungry, 'lleno' means full, and 'satisfecho' means satisfied.

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