In this exercise, you’ll practice ordering lunch or coffee in a workplace setting. Ana and Carlos will guide you through a simple dialogue.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola, Carlos. ¿Quieres pedir algo para el almuerzo?
→ Hi, Carlos. Do you want to order something for lunch?
Carlos: Sí, me gustaría un sándwich de pollo.
→ Yes, I would like a chicken sandwich.
Ana: Perfecto. ¿Quieres algo de beber?
→ Perfect. Do you want something to drink?
Carlos: Sí, un café con leche, por favor.
→ Yes, a coffee with milk, please.
Ana: ¿Algo más?
→ Anything else?
Carlos: No, eso es todo. Gracias, Ana.
→ No, that’s all. Thank you, Ana.
Ana: De nada, Carlos. Voy a hacer el pedido ahora.
→ You’re welcome, Carlos. I’ll place the order now.
📚 Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| sándwich | sandwich | Quiero un sándwich de atún. |
| beber | to drink | Voy a beber agua. |
| café con leche | coffee with milk | Pido un café con leche. |
| pedir | to order | Vamos a pedir la comida. |
| almuerzo | lunch | El almuerzo está listo. |
📝 Grammar Tip: Using ‘quiero’ and ‘gustaría’
‘Quiero’ means ‘I want’ and is used to express a strong desire, while ‘me gustaría’ means ‘I would like’ and is more polite.
- Quiero un sándwich.
- Me gustaría un café.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the vocabulary list.
- Carlos quiere un _____ de pollo.
Answer: sándwich - Ana va a _____ el pedido.
Answer: hacer - Carlos pide un _____ con leche.
Answer: café - Ana pregunta: ‘¿Quieres algo de _____?’
Answer: beber - El _____ es a las 12:00.
Answer: almuerzo
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, lunch (‘almuerzo’) is the main meal of the day, often enjoyed with colleagues during a longer break.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Level: A1/A2