Asking About Promotions/New Items
A customer inquires about current promotions, new menu items, or special offers, and the staff member explains the details.
Un cliente pregunta por promociones actuales, nuevos elementos del menú o ofertas especiales, y el miembro del personal explica los detalles.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
promotion
A special offer or discount to attract customers, like a sale on food items. Use it when asking about deals in stores or restaurants.
Una oferta especial o descuento para atraer clientes, como una venta en artículos de comida. Úsalo cuando preguntes por ofertas en tiendas o restaurantes.
combo
Short for 'combination,' it means a meal package that includes a main item plus sides like fries and a drink, often at a lower price.
Abreviatura de 'combination', significa un paquete de comida que incluye un plato principal más acompañamientos como papas fritas y una bebida, a menudo a un precio más bajo.
limited-time offer
A special deal available only for a short period, like a seasonal menu item. It's useful for encouraging quick purchases.
Un acuerdo especial disponible solo por un corto período, como un artículo de menú estacional. Es útil para fomentar compras rápidas.
spicy
Describes food with strong hot flavors from peppers or spices. Ask about it if you worry about heat levels in dishes.
Describe comida con sabores fuertes y calientes de pimientos o especias. Pregunte si le preocupa el nivel de picante en los platos.
sundae
A dessert made with ice cream topped with syrup, nuts, or whipped cream. Common in fast food places for sweet treats.
Un postre hecho con helado cubierto de jarabe, nueces o nata montada. Común en lugares de comida rápida para dulces.
deal
An agreement or bargain, often a good price for something. Use it to ask for discounts or special packages.
Un acuerdo o ganga, a menudo un buen precio por algo. Úsalo para pedir descuentos o paquetes especiales.
value
How much you get for your money, like a lot of food for a low price. Say 'great value' to describe a worthwhile purchase.
Cuánto obtienes por tu dinero, como mucha comida por un precio bajo. Di 'gran valor' para describir una compra valiosa.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I was wondering if you have any special promotions or new menu items right now?
This polite question uses 'I was wondering' to softly ask for information. It's useful for inquiring about deals without being direct; the present perfect 'have any' shows current availability.
Esta pregunta educada usa 'I was wondering' para preguntar información de manera suave. Es útil para indagar sobre ofertas sin ser directo; el presente perfecto 'have any' muestra la disponibilidad actual.
Yes, we do! We actually have our new Spicy Chicken Sandwich combo, and it comes with fries and a drink for just $7.99.
A helpful response confirming availability with 'Yes, we do!' and details. 'Actually' adds emphasis; 'comes with' explains inclusions. Use this pattern to describe menu items and prices clearly.
Una respuesta útil que confirma la disponibilidad con 'Yes, we do!' y detalles. 'Actually' añade énfasis; 'comes with' explica las inclusiones. Usa este patrón para describir elementos del menú y precios claramente.
Oh, that sounds interesting! Is it very spicy?
Shows interest with 'sounds interesting' and follows up with a yes/no question. Great for continuing conversations; 'very spicy' uses an adverb to ask about degree of flavor.
Muestra interés con 'sounds interesting' y sigue con una pregunta sí/no. Genial para continuar conversaciones; 'very spicy' usa un adverbio para preguntar sobre el grado de sabor.
Absolutely! We have our Family Feast for four, which includes two large burgers, two kids' meals, and four drinks for $24.99.
Enthusiastic agreement with 'Absolutely!' followed by a description using 'which includes' for listing contents. Useful for explaining group deals; relative clause adds details without new sentences.
Acuerdo entusiasta con '¡Absolutely!' seguido de una descripción usando 'which includes' para listar contenidos. Útil para explicar ofertas grupales; cláusula relativa añade detalles sin nuevas oraciones.
Okay, that's good to know. I think I'll go with the new Spicy Chicken Sandwich combo today.
Acknowledges info with 'that's good to know' and makes a decision using 'I'll go with' for choosing an option. Common in ordering; 'I think' softens the statement politely.
Reconoce la info con 'that's good to know' y toma una decisión usando 'I'll go with' para elegir una opción. Común en pedidos; 'I think' suaviza la afirmación de manera cortés.
No problem! Anything else for you today?
Polite way to say 'you're welcome' with 'No problem!' and checks for more needs. Essential for service interactions; open-ended question encourages further orders.
Manera educada de decir 'de nada' con '¡No hay problema!' y verifica más necesidades. Esencial para interacciones de servicio; pregunta abierta fomenta pedidos adicionales.