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At the table
From the first course to the bill, a handful of phrases will carry you through the whole meal:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| La carta, por favor. | The menu, please. |
| Quería… / Me gustaría… | I'd like… |
| Para mí, … | For me, … |
| De primero / De segundo / De postre | As a starter / For the main course / For dessert |
| Otra, por favor. | Another one, please. |
| ¡Está buenísimo! | It's delicious! |
| La cuenta, por favor. | The bill, please. |
| ¿Cuánto es? | How much is it? |
The waiter is el camarero, the waitress la camarera. Water comes con gas (sparkling) or sin gas (still).