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Socializing at Restaurants & Bars

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Socializing at Restaurants & Bars

Comer y beber juntos es una de las formas más universales de socializar.

Ordering and Recommending

No tengas miedo de preguntar al grupo:

  • "Everything looks delicious. What do you recommend?"
  • "I'm thinking of getting the steak. Has anyone tried it here?"

Talking About the Experience

  • "This is hands down the best burger I've ever had."
  • "I love the atmosphere in this place. The lighting is just right."

Handling the Bill

Este es el momento que puede ser incómodo. Sé claro:

  • "Should we just split the check equally?"
  • "I'd like to treat you all tonight. It's on me!"
  • "Can we get separate checks, please?" (Dile esto al mesero antes de ordenar si es posible).

Recuerda: In the US, tipping 18-20% is expected. In the UK, it's often 10-12% but less strict.

Key Vocabulary

20 words to master in this lesson

Recommendation

noun
Recomendación

A suggestion as to the best course of action.

"Does anyone have a food recommendation?"

To split the bill

expression
Dividir la cuenta

Divide the cost of a meal equally.

"Shall we split the bill?"

My treat

expression
Yo invito / Es mi invitación

Used to say that you will pay for someone.

"Don't worry about it, it's my treat."

Round

noun
Ronda

A set of drinks for a group.

"Next round is on me!"

On the house

expression
Invitación de la casa

Given free by the establishment.

"These drinks are on the house."

Draft beer

noun
Cerveza de barril

Beer served from a cask or keg.

"I'll have a draft beer, please."

Appetite

noun
Apetito

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

"Walking always gives me an appetite."

Savory

adjective
Salado / Picante

Belonging to the category that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.

"I prefer savory snacks over sweet ones."

Crispy

adjective
Crujiente

Pleasantly thin, hard, and easily broken.

"The bacon is perfectly crispy."

Tender

adjective
Tierno / Suave (carne)

Easy to cut or chew.

"The steak is very tender."

Flavorful

adjective
Sabroso

Full of flavor.

"This soup is incredibly flavorful."

To book a table

verb
Reservar una mesa

Reserve a seat in a restaurant.

"Did you book a table for tonight?"

Course

noun
Tiempo (Comida)

A dish or set of dishes served together.

"It was a three-course meal."

Service charge

noun
Cargo por servicio

A fee added to the bill for service.

"The service charge is included."

Gratuity / Tip

noun
Propina

A small amount of money given to a waiter.

"Leave a generous tip for good service."

Corkage fee

noun
Descorche

A charge for bringing your own wine.

"How much is the corkage fee?"

To grab a drink

idiom
Ir por un trago

Go to have a drink with someone.

"Let's grab a drink after work."

Pub

noun
Pub / Cantina

An establishment for the sale of beer and other drinks.

"Let's meet at the local pub."

Atmosphere

noun
Atmósfera / Ambiente

The pervading tone or mood of a place.

"The atmosphere here is very lively."

To run a tab

idiom
Abrir una cuenta (en bar)

Keep a record of what you owe.

"I'll run a tab and pay at the end."
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Objectives

  • Pedir recomendaciones al grupo.
  • Manejar la cuenta (The bill/check) de forma diplomática.
  • Hacer comentarios sobre la comida y bebida.