In this exercise, you will practice ordering lunch or coffee in a Spanish-speaking workplace setting. You will learn useful vocabulary and phrases for everyday conversations with colleagues.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola Carlos, ¿quieres ir a almorzar?
→ Hi Carlos, do you want to go for lunch?
Carlos: Sí, claro. Tengo mucha hambre. ¿Qué te gustaría comer?
→ Yes, of course. I’m very hungry. What would you like to eat?
Ana: Me apetece una ensalada y un café. ¿Y tú?
→ I’m in the mood for a salad and a coffee. And you?
Carlos: Creo que voy a pedir un bocadillo de jamón y un refresco.
→ I think I’ll order a ham sandwich and a soda.
Ana: Perfecto. Vamos al café de la esquina.
→ Perfect. Let’s go to the café on the corner.
Carlos: Buena idea. Tienen un buen menú del día.
→ Good idea. They have a good menu of the day.
📚 Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| almorzar | to have lunch | Vamos a almorzar al mediodía. |
| ensalada | salad | Quiero una ensalada mixta. |
| bocadillo | sandwich | El bocadillo de jamón es muy rico. |
| refresco | soda | ¿Tienes un refresco frío? |
| menú del día | menu of the day | El menú del día incluye postre. |
📝 Grammar Tip: Using ‘gustar’ for preferences
The verb ‘gustar’ is used to express likes and preferences. It is usually accompanied by indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) to indicate who likes something.
- Me gusta el café.
- ¿Te gusta la ensalada?
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase from the vocabulary list.
- Voy a pedir una _______ para el almuerzo.
Answer: ensalada - Ana quiere un _______ de jamón.
Answer: bocadillo - Carlos va a tomar un _______.
Answer: refresco - Vamos a _______ al mediodía.
Answer: almorzar - El _______ incluye un postre.
Answer: menú del día
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the ‘menú del día’ is a popular and affordable lunchtime option that includes multiple courses at a fixed price.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Level: A1/A2