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Question 1

What does 'desayuno' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Breakfast

Answer

'Desayuno' is the Spanish word for breakfast, the first meal of the day.

Question 2

Which Spanish word means 'hungry'?

Accepted Answer

Hambriento

Answer

'Hambriento' means hungry in Spanish; 'sediento' means thirsty and 'cansado' means tired.

Question 3

How do you say 'I would like a table for two' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Quiero una mesa para dos personas

Answer

'Quiero una mesa para dos personas' directly translates to 'I would like a table for two people.'

Question 4

What is 'la cuenta' in a restaurant context?

Accepted Answer

The bill/check

Answer

'La cuenta' means 'the bill' or 'the check' — what you ask for when ready to pay.

Question 5

What does 'sin gluten' mean on a Spanish menu?

Accepted Answer

Without gluten

Answer

'Sin' means 'without' and 'gluten' is the same in Spanish, so 'sin gluten' means gluten-free.

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