Sharing Dietary Restrictions and Preferences
Attendees are communicating any allergies, dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), or specific food preferences to the host and other contributing friends.
Los asistentes están comunicando al anfitrión y a los otros amigos que contribuyen cualquier alergia, restricciones dietéticas (p. ej., vegetariano, sin gluten) o preferencias alimentarias específicas.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
dietary restrictions
Limitations on food due to health, allergies, or lifestyle choices, like avoiding certain ingredients.
Limitaciones en la comida debido a la salud, alergias o elecciones de estilo de vida, como evitar ciertos ingredientes.
preferences
Personal likes or choices for food, not strict rules but what you enjoy more.
Gustos personales o elecciones para la comida, no reglas estrictas sino lo que disfrutas más.
cut back on
To reduce the amount of something, often used for diet or habits like eating less sugar.
Reducir la cantidad de algo, a menudo usado para dietas o hábitos como comer menos azúcar.
carbs
Short for carbohydrates, foods like bread, pasta, and rice that provide energy.
Abreviatura de carbohidratos, alimentos como el pan, la pasta y el arroz que proporcionan energía.
gluten-free
Food without gluten, a protein in wheat, important for people with allergies or intolerances.
Alimento sin gluten, una proteína en el trigo, importante para personas con alergias o intolerancias.
vegetarian
A person who does not eat meat or fish, but may eat dairy and eggs.
Una persona que no come carne ni pescado, pero puede comer lácteos y huevos.
main course
The primary or biggest dish in a meal, usually the focus of the dinner.
El plato principal o el más grande de una comida, usualmente el foco de la cena.
side dish
A smaller dish served alongside the main course, like salad or vegetables.
Un plato más pequeño servido junto al plato principal, como ensalada o verduras.
accommodating
Willing to help or adjust plans to meet others' needs, showing kindness and flexibility.
Dispuesto a ayudar o ajustar planes para satisfacer las necesidades de los demás, mostrando amabilidad y flexibilidad.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Does anyone have any dietary restrictions or preferences I should know about?
This is a polite way to ask about food needs before a party. Use it when planning events to ensure everyone is comfortable. It uses 'does anyone have' for questions to a group.
Esta es una forma educada de preguntar sobre necesidades alimentarias antes de una fiesta. Úsala al planear eventos para asegurar que todos estén cómodos. Usa 'does anyone have' para preguntas a un grupo.
I'm trying to cut back on carbs, so anything lighter would be great.
This expresses a personal diet goal without being demanding. 'Cut back on' means reduce, and 'would be great' softens the request. Useful for sharing preferences casually.
Esto expresa una meta personal de dieta sin ser exigente. 'Cut back on' significa reducir, y 'would be great' suaviza la solicitud. Útil para compartir preferencias de manera casual.
I'm gluten-free, so I'd appreciate if there are some options for that.
This shares a strict dietary need politely. 'I'd appreciate if' shows gratitude in advance. Good for communicating allergies; the conditional 'if' makes it flexible.
Esto comparte una necesidad dietética estricta cortésmente. 'I'd appreciate if' muestra gratitud por adelantado. Bueno para comunicar alergias; el condicional 'if' lo hace flexible.
I'm vegetarian, so if there's a main course that's meat-free, that would be amazing.
This explains a lifestyle choice and suggests an alternative. 'That would be amazing' expresses excitement positively. Use in social planning to specify needs without pressure.
Esto explica una elección de estilo de vida y sugiere una alternativa. 'Eso sería genial' expresa entusiasmo de manera positiva. Úsalo en la planificación social para especificar necesidades sin presión.
Got it! ... noted on the lighter options.
A quick way to confirm understanding. 'Got it' means I understand, and 'noted on' means recorded or remembered. Helpful in conversations to show you're listening and will act.
Una forma rápida de confirmar el entendimiento. 'Got it' significa que entiendo, y 'noted on' significa registrado o recordado. Útil en conversaciones para mostrar que estás escuchando y actuarás.
Thanks so much for being so accommodating!
This thanks someone for their helpfulness. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes gratitude, and 'accommodating' praises flexibility. Use after others adjust plans for you.
Esto agradece a alguien por su ayuda. 'Thanks so much' enfatiza la gratitud, y 'accommodating' elogia la flexibilidad. Úsalo después de que otros ajusten planes para ti.