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La cuenta por favor – HearSay Spanish A1
Master Spanish dining and tapas culture while on the go with this immersive audio guide. Practice listening and speaking as you navigate restaurants, order food, and ask for the bill in Seville.
Lessons Making a reservation Learn the basics of calling a restaurant to reserve a table for an upcoming dinner.
Vocabulary la reserva (the reservation) reservar (to reserve) la mesa (the table) para (for) dos (two) esta noche (tonight) Objectives Make a restaurant reservation over the phone Specify the number of people Arriving at the restaurant Step into the restaurant, greet the staff, and claim your reserved table.
Vocabulary buenas tardes (good afternoon) el restaurante (the restaurant) entrar (to enter) tener (to have) el nombre (the name) por favor (please) Objectives Greet the host at a restaurant Confirm a reservation under your name The menu and drinks Settle in at your table, ask for the menu, and order your first round of beverages.
Vocabulary el menú (the menu) la carta (the menu/list) beber (to drink) el agua (the water) el vino (the wine) la cerveza (the beer) Objectives Ask for the menu Order basic beverages Introduction to tapas Discover what it means to go out for tapas and the cultural importance of sharing food.
Vocabulary la tapa (the tapa) tapear (to go for tapas) el bar (the bar) compartir (to share) comer (to eat) pequeño (small) Objectives Understand the concept of tapas Suggest sharing dishes with your companions Traditional Seville tapas Familiarize yourself with some of the most famous and beloved tapas in Andalusia.
Vocabulary el jamón (the ham) la croqueta (the croquette) el queso (the cheese) las aceitunas (the olives) frito (fried) tradicional (traditional) Objectives Recognize popular tapas items Order traditional ham and cheese Ordering the food Use common verbs and phrases to officially place your food order with the waiter.
Vocabulary pedir (to order) tomar (to take/drink) quiero (I want) para mí (for me) y (and) también (also) Objectives Use basic verbs to order food Specify who a dish is for Dietary restrictions and allergies Safely navigate the menu by asking about ingredients and explaining your dietary needs.
Vocabulary vegetariano (vegetarian) la alergia (the allergy) sin (without) el gluten (the gluten) la carne (the meat) el pescado (the fish) Objectives Express dietary restrictions Ask if a dish contains meat or gluten Essential table items Ask the waiter for missing cutlery, extra plates for sharing, and more bread.
Vocabulary el pan (the bread) el plato (the plate) el vaso (the glass) la servilleta (the napkin) el tenedor (the fork) faltar (to be missing) Objectives Ask for basic table settings Request more bread Complimenting the chef Learn how to express your satisfaction with the meal and praise the cooking.
Vocabulary delicioso (delicious) muy bueno (very good) me gusta (I like it) el sabor (the flavor) la comida (the food) el cocinero (the chef) Objectives Express satisfaction with the meal Compliment the cooking More traditional hot tapas Expand your palate by ordering larger portions and famous hot dishes from Seville.
Vocabulary el salmorejo (the cold tomato soup) las espinacas (the spinach) el garbanzo (the chickpea) la ración (the portion) el cerdo (the pork) caliente (hot) Objectives Order hot traditional tapas Understand portion sizes Asking for the bill Master the most important phrases to politely get the waiter's attention and ask for the check.
Vocabulary la cuenta (the bill) traer (to bring) cuándo (when) poder (to be able to) pagar (to pay) ahora (now) Objectives Politely ask for the bill Use different phrases to request the check Ways to pay Discuss your payment method with the waiter, whether you are using cash or a card.
Vocabulary el dinero (the money) en efectivo (in cash) la tarjeta (the card) aceptar (to accept) el cambio (the change) el euro (the euro) Objectives Ask if credit cards are accepted Understand payment methods Splitting the bill Navigate the social situation of splitting the cost with your dining companions.
Vocabulary dividir (to split) a medias (in half) separado (separate) cada uno (each one) nosotros (we) pagar juntos (to pay together) Objectives Explain how you want to split the bill Request to pay separately Tipping and saying goodbye Learn about Spanish tipping culture and how to properly thank the staff before leaving.
Vocabulary la propina (the tip) dejar (to leave) gracias (thank you) adiós (goodbye) hasta luego (see you later) excelente (excellent) Objectives Leave a tip Say a polite goodbye to the staff 