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Ordering steak in Palermo – HearSay

Spanish A1

Listen in as Andrés and Antonella talk about how to order the perfect steak in a busy neighborhood restaurant in real, everyday Spanish. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Asking for food recommendations
Andrés asks Antonella if she knows what she wants to eat, prompting her to ask him for a menu recommendation.
Describing hunger and portion sizes
Antonella asks about the size of the steak because she is only slightly hungry, but she explains that she cannot share it.
Inquiring about prices and sizes
Andrés suggests a smaller steak option, and Antonella asks him to confirm its size and price.
Asking about side dishes
Andrés tells Antonella the price of the steak, and she asks if it comes with a side of fries.
Specifying how meat is cooked
Antonella confirms she wants french fries, and Andrés asks how she likes her meat cooked. Antonella decides on medium-rare.
Discussing local food preferences
Andrés praises Antonella's choice of meat doneness as the local standard, surprising Antonella, who assumed people preferred it well done.
Sharing local eating habits
Andrés explains that almost everyone locally prefers their meat juicy, and Antonella enjoys learning about this cultural difference.
Declining offers and ordering drinks
Andrés offers Antonella a salad, which she declines, and then he suggests red wine for their drinks.
Asking about someone's hometown
Antonella expresses her love for red wine from Mendoza, prompting Andrés to ask if she is originally from that region.
Sharing where you are from
Antonella confirms she is from Mendoza and mentions her family, while Andrés shares that he is from Buenos Aires.
Asking if someone likes their job
Antonella asks Andrés if he enjoys working at the restaurant, and he explains why he likes the busy environment.
Describing how busy a place is
Antonella comments on how crowded the restaurant is tonight, and Andrés explains that weekends are always busy.
Ordering a main dish
Antonella decides on her order and asks for a juicy ribeye steak, while Andrés promises to bring it to her shortly.
Expressing how hungry you are
Antonella admits that she is very hungry, and Andrés reassures her that the kitchen prepares the meat quickly.

Ordering steak in Palermo

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