Asking for Restaurant Recommendations
A user posts a photo of a dish they enjoyed and asks their followers for similar restaurant recommendations in a specific area or for a particular type of cuisine.
Un usuario publica una foto de un plato que disfrutó y pregunta a sus seguidores por recomendaciones de restaurantes similares en un área específica o para un tipo particular de cocina.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
amazing
Means very impressive or wonderful, often used to describe something you really like, like food. For example, 'This cake is amazing!'
Significa muy impresionante o maravilloso, a menudo usado para describir algo que te gusta mucho, como la comida. Por ejemplo, «¡Esta tarta es increíble!»
authentic
Means real or traditional from the original place, like 'authentic Thai food' which is made in the true Thai style.
Significa real o tradicional del lugar original, como 'comida tailandesa auténtica' que se prepara en el verdadero estilo tailandés.
top-notch
An informal way to say excellent or of the highest quality, often for food or service. Like 'The service is top-notch.'
Una forma informal de decir excelente o de la más alta calidad, a menudo para comida o servicio. Como 'El servicio es de primera.'
promising
Means something seems likely to be good or successful, used when you're hopeful about a recommendation, like a restaurant.
Significa que algo parece probable que sea bueno o exitoso, se usa cuando estás esperanzado sobre una recomendación, como un restaurante.
casual
Means relaxed and informal, not formal. For places, it describes a spot where you can eat without dressing up.
Significa relajado e informal, no formal. Para lugares, describe un sitio donde puedes comer sin arreglarte.
off-peak
Refers to times when there are fewer people, like not during busy hours. Useful for avoiding crowds at restaurants.
Se refiere a los momentos en que hay menos gente, como no durante las horas de mayor afluencia. Útil para evitar multitudes en restaurantes.
seriously
Used to emphasize that something is very true or important, like 'The food is seriously good' to stress how delicious it is.
Se usa para enfatizar que algo es muy cierto o importante, como 'La comida es seriamente buena' para resaltar lo deliciosa que es.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey everyone, just posted a pic of this amazing pad see ew!
This is a casual way to start a social media post, sharing something exciting. 'Just posted' uses present perfect for recent actions, useful for engaging friends online about food photos.
Esta es una forma casual de empezar una publicación en redes sociales, compartiendo algo emocionante. 'Just posted' usa el presente perfecto para acciones recientes, útil para involucrar a amigos en línea sobre fotos de comida.
Does anyone know of similar Thai places in the downtown area that I should check out?
A polite question asking for recommendations. 'Does anyone know of' is a common way to seek advice; 'check out' means to visit or try something new, great for travel or food discussions.
Una pregunta educada solicitando recomendaciones. 'Does anyone know of' es una forma común de pedir consejos; 'check out' significa visitar o probar algo nuevo, genial para discusiones sobre viajes o comida.
That looks delicious!
A simple compliment on food appearance. Use this to respond positively to photos; it's informal and builds conversation in social settings.
Un simple cumplido sobre la apariencia de la comida. Úsalo para responder positivamente a fotos; es informal y construye conversación en entornos sociales.
You absolutely have to try 'Spice Kingdom'.
Strong recommendation using 'absolutely have to' for emphasis, like obligation but positive. Useful when suggesting must-visit places to friends.
Recomendación fuerte usando 'absolutely have to' para énfasis, como una obligación pero positiva. Útil cuando se sugieren lugares imprescindibles a amigos.
Ooh, 'Spice Kingdom' sounds promising!
'Ooh' shows excitement; 'sounds promising' expresses interest. This pattern responds to suggestions, helping continue dialogues about plans.
'Ooh' muestra excitación; 'sounds promising' expresa interés. Este patrón responde a sugerencias, ayudando a continuar diálogos sobre planes.
It's pretty casual, but the food is seriously good.
Contrasts atmosphere and quality with 'but'; 'pretty' means fairly, and 'seriously good' emphasizes. Useful for describing restaurants honestly to set expectations.
Contrasta atmósfera y calidad con 'pero'; 'pretty' significa 'bastante', y 'seriously good' enfatiza. Útil para describir restaurantes honestamente y establecer expectativas.
It can get busy, so maybe go during off-peak hours if you don't want to wait.
Gives advice with 'so' for reason-result; conditional 'if' for options. Practical for warning about crowds and suggesting alternatives in recommendations.
Da consejos con 'so' para razón-resultado; condicional 'if' para opciones. Práctico para advertir sobre multitudes y sugerir alternativas en recomendaciones.