How do you say "the food" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "la comida". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
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Food: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Food while travelling?
24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Food" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.
Words & phrases
- „la comida" — the food
- „Tengo hambre" — I'm hungry
- „el menú / la carta" — the menu
- „La cuenta, por favor" — The check, please
- „Soy vegetariano/a" — I'm vegetarian
- „sin carne" — without meat
- „pan" — bread
- „pollo" — chicken
- „pescado" — fish
- „fruta" — fruit
- „picante" — spicy
- „Qué rico" — Delicious!
- „el desayuno" — the breakfast
- „el almuerzo" — the lunch
- „la cena" — the dinner
- „¿Qué me recomienda?" — What do you recommend?
- „Para llevar" — To go
- „Tengo una alergia" — I have an allergy
- „verduras" — vegetables
- „arroz" — rice
- „huevos" — eggs
- „queso" — cheese
- „sal / pimienta" — salt / pepper
- „el menú del día" — the set menu
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "I'm hungry" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "Tengo hambre". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Food while travelling?
For "Food", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Food vocabulary before the trip?
Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Food" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.