In this exercise, you’ll practice ordering lunch or coffee in Spanish, set in a workplace scenario between two colleagues.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola, Carlos. ÂżQuieres almorzar juntos hoy?
→ Hi, Carlos. Do you want to have lunch together today?
Carlos: ¡SĂ, claro! ÂżQuĂ© te gustarĂa comer?
→ Yes, of course! What would you like to eat?
Ana: Me apetece una ensalada con pollo. ÂżY tĂş?
→ I feel like having a chicken salad. And you?
Carlos: Quiero una hamburguesa y café.
→ I want a burger and coffee.
Ana: Perfecto. ¿Vamos al café de la esquina?
→ Perfect. Shall we go to the café on the corner?
Carlos: SĂ, buena idea. ÂżA quĂ© hora salimos?
→ Yes, good idea. What time shall we leave?
Ana: A las doce y media, Âżte parece bien?
→ At twelve-thirty, is that okay with you?
Carlos: SĂ, está bien. Nos vemos luego.
→ Yes, that works. See you later.
đź“š Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| almorzar | to have lunch | Voy a almorzar a las doce. |
| ensalada | salad | Me gusta la ensalada de tomate. |
| hamburguesa | burger | Quiero una hamburguesa con queso. |
| cafeterĂa | cafĂ© | Vamos a la cafeterĂa para un cafĂ©. |
| esquina | corner | El café está en la esquina. |
| apetecer | to feel like (doing something) | Me apetece un café ahora. |
đź“ť Grammar Tip: Using “me apetece”
The phrase ‘me apetece’ is used to express what you feel like doing or having. It’s similar to ‘I feel like’ in English.
- Me apetece una siesta.
- No me apetece salir.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase from the vocabulary list.
- Hoy quiero ______ en el café.
Answer: almorzar - Me gusta la ______ con pollo.
Answer: ensalada - Vamos a la ______ para un café.
Answer: cafeterĂa - El cafĂ© está en la ______.
Answer: esquina - Hoy me ______ una hamburguesa.
Answer: apetece
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it’s common to take a longer lunch break, often up to two hours, to enjoy a meal and relax with colleagues or family.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Thursday, September 03, 2026 | Level: A1/A2