Asking for Specific Menu (e.g., Drinks/Dessert)
Customers have finished their main course and now want to see the drinks or dessert menu.
Los clientes han terminado su plato principal y ahora quieren ver la carta de bebidas o postres.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
excuse me
A polite way to get someone's attention, like interrupting a waiter in a restaurant.
Una forma educada de llamar la atención de alguien, como interrumpir a un camarero en un restaurante.
main courses
The primary dishes in a meal, usually the biggest part after appetizers.
Los platos principales en una comida, usualmente la parte más grande después de los aperitivos.
certainly
A formal way to say 'yes' or 'of course,' showing agreement politely.
Una forma formal de decir 'sí' o 'por supuesto', mostrando acuerdo cortésmente.
delicious
Means very tasty or enjoyable to eat; use it to compliment food.
Significa muy sabroso o agradable de comer; úsalo para halagar la comida.
dessert menu
A list of sweet foods like cakes or ice cream served at the end of a meal.
Una lista de alimentos dulces como pasteles o helados que se sirven al final de una comida.
drinks menu
A list of beverages such as water, soda, coffee, or alcohol available at a restaurant.
Una lista de bebidas como agua, soda, café o alcohol disponibles en un restaurante.
right away
Means immediately or very soon; useful for showing quick service.
Significa inmediatamente o muy pronto; útil para mostrar un servicio rápido.
as well
Another way to say 'also' or 'too,' adding something extra to a request.
Otra forma de decir 'also' o 'too', añadiendo algo extra a una solicitud.
no problem
A casual response to 'thank you,' meaning it's easy or no trouble at all.
Una respuesta casual a 'gracias', que significa que es fácil o no hay problema alguno.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, we're all done with our main courses.
This politely signals to the waiter that the main meal is finished and you're ready for the next step; 'all done with' means completed.
Esto señala cortésmente al camarero que la comida principal ha terminado y estás listo para el siguiente paso; 'all done with' significa completado.
It was delicious, thank you!
A useful compliment after eating; 'it was' is past tense for describing the experience, and it shows good manners.
Un cumplido útil después de comer; 'it was' es pretérito para describir la experiencia, y muestra buenos modales.
Could we see the dessert menu, please?
A polite request using 'could' for permission; add 'please' to be courteous when asking for something in a restaurant.
Una solicitud educada usando 'could' para pedir permiso; agregue 'please' para ser cortés al pedir algo en un restaurante.
Of course, right away.
This agrees quickly to a request; 'of course' means naturally yes, and it's common in service situations to reassure the customer.
Esto accede rápidamente a una solicitud; 'of course' significa sí naturalmente, y es común en situaciones de servicio para tranquilizar al cliente.
And would you like to see the drinks menu as well?
An offer using 'would you like' for polite suggestions; 'as well' means in addition, helping to upsell or provide more options.
Una oferta usando 'would you like' para sugerencias educadas; 'as well' significa además, ayudando al upsell o proporcionando más opciones.
Yes, actually, that would be great!
Accepts an offer positively; 'actually' softens or emphasizes, and 'that would be great' expresses enthusiasm.
Acepta una oferta positivamente; 'actually' suaviza o enfatiza, y 'that would be great' expresa entusiasmo.
No problem! I'll be right back with those.
Responds to thanks casually; 'I'll be right back' promises quick return, using future tense for actions.
Responde a los agradecimientos de manera casual； 'Vuelvo enseguida' promete un regreso rápido, usando futuro para acciones.