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English
A table for two, please.
Translation
Una mesa para dos, por favor.
OO-nah MEH-sah PAH-rah dohs, por fah-VOR
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Destination Guide
Mexico City — At the Restaurant
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“Let's learn together!” — Pac
Master the essential Spanish phrases for at the restaurant in Mexico City. From greeting to farewell.
9 phrases
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English
The menu, please.
Translation
La carta, por favor.
lah KAR-tah, por fah-VOR
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I'll have this.
Translation
Voy a pedir esto.
voy ah peh-DEER ES-toh
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Not spicy, please.
Translation
Sin picante, por favor.
seen pee-KAHN-teh, por fah-VOR
Cultural note
Salsas vary wildly in heat — always ask if you're unsure.
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A bottle of water, please.
Translation
Una botella de agua, por favor.
OO-nah boh-TEH-yah deh AH-gwah, por fah-VOR
Cultural note
Stick to bottled water — don't drink from the tap.
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Delicious!
Translation
¡Delicioso!
deh-lee-SYOH-soh
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The check, please.
Translation
La cuenta, por favor.
lah KWEN-tah, por fah-VOR
Cultural note
15% tip is standard. Check first — some spots include 'propina' automatically.
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I'm vegetarian.
Translation
Soy vegetariano(a).
soy veh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh
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One more, please.
Translation
Uno más, por favor.
OO-noh mahs, por fah-VOR
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Voyager's Tip
Use 'usted' with strangers and anyone older; 'tú' is for friends and peers.