Engaging in Brief Conversation
The customer might ask a simple question about the food or the demonstrator might offer more information, leading to a quick exchange.
El cliente podría hacer una pregunta simple sobre la comida o el demostrador podría ofrecer más información, lo que lleva a un intercambio rápido.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
sample
A small amount of food or product given for free to try before buying. In stores, it's common to offer samples to attract customers.
Una pequeña cantidad de comida o producto dada gratis para probar antes de comprar. En las tiendas, es común ofrecer muestras para atraer clientes.
artisanal
Made by hand using traditional methods, often meaning high-quality and special. It's used for foods like cheese or bread to show it's not mass-produced.
Hecho a mano usando métodos tradicionales, a menudo significando alta calidad y especial. Se usa para alimentos como queso o pan para mostrar que no es producido en masa.
aged
For cheese or wine, it means left to mature for a long time, which improves flavor and texture. Older aged cheese is stronger in taste.
Para el queso o el vino, significa dejado para madurar durante mucho tiempo, lo que mejora el sabor y la textura. El queso curado más viejo es más fuerte en sabor.
creamy
Describes food that is smooth, rich, and soft like cream. Use it to compliment the texture of cheese, yogurt, or sauces.
Describe alimentos que son suaves, ricos y blandos como la crema. Úsalo para halagar la textura del queso, yogur o salsas.
nutty
A flavor that tastes like nuts, such as almonds or walnuts. It's a positive way to describe cheese or coffee with a subtle, earthy taste.
Un sabor que sabe a nueces, como almendras o nueces. Es una forma positiva de describir queso o café con un sabor sutil y terroso.
pairs
Means goes well together with something else, like food and drink. In English, we say 'pairs with' for combinations that taste great, e.g., cheese pairs with wine.
Significa que va bien con algo más, como comida y bebida. En inglés, decimos 'pairs with' para combinaciones que saben genial, p. ej., el queso combina con el vino.
pick up
An informal phrasal verb meaning to buy or get something, often quickly. In shopping, 'pick up some cheese' means to take it from the store.
Verbo frasal informal que significa comprar o conseguir algo, a menudo rápidamente. En las compras, 'pick up some cheese' significa llevárselo de la tienda.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Would you like to try a sample of our new artisanal cheese?
This is a polite offer question using 'Would you like to' for invitations. It's useful in stores to suggest trying something. The structure is question word + subject + verb + object.
Esta es una pregunta educada de oferta utilizando 'Would you like to' para invitaciones. Es útil en tiendas para sugerir probar algo. La estructura es palabra interrogativa + sujeto + verbo + objeto.
Oh, sure! What kind of cheese is it?
A casual acceptance with 'Oh, sure!' followed by a simple question. 'What kind of' asks for type or variety. Great for showing interest politely in conversations.
Una aceptación casual con 'Oh, sure!' seguida de una pregunta simple. 'What kind of' pregunta por el tipo o variedad. Genial para mostrar interés cortésmente en las conversaciones.
It's an aged Gouda with caraway seeds. Very popular.
This describes the product using 'It's a/an + adjective + noun + with + detail.' 'Very popular' adds positive info. Use it to explain food features briefly.
Esto describe el producto usando 'It's a/an + adjetivo + sustantivo + with + detalle.' 'Very popular' añade información positiva. Úsalo para explicar características de alimentos brevemente.
Hmm, interesting. Very creamy and nutty. I like the seeds in it.
An opinion after tasting, starting with 'Hmm' for thinking. It uses adjectives like 'creamy and nutty' to describe taste. Useful for giving feedback on food.
Una opinión después de probar, empezando con 'Hmm' para pensar. Usa adjetivos como 'cremoso y con sabor a nuez' para describir el sabor. Útil para dar feedback sobre comida.
Glad you enjoy it! It pairs wonderfully with a dry white wine.
Shows happiness with 'Glad you + verb' and suggests pairing. 'Pairs with' means combines well. This is polite sales talk to recommend more.
Muestra felicidad con 'Glad you + verbo' y sugiere pairing. 'Pairs with' significa combina bien. Esto es una charla de ventas educada para recomendar más.
That's a good idea. I might pick some up. Thanks!
Agrees with 'That's a good idea' and shows possible action with 'I might + verb.' Ends politely with 'Thanks!' Common in shopping to express interest in buying.
Coincide con 'That's a good idea' y muestra acción posible con 'I might + verbo'. Termina cortésmente con 'Thanks!'. Común en compras para expresar interés en comprar.