{"id":6787,"date":"2021-02-25T07:43:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T07:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/?p=6787"},"modified":"2021-02-20T11:45:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T11:45:55","slug":"english-for-hospitality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elblogdeidiomas.es\/en\/english-for-hospitality\/","title":{"rendered":"English for hospitality"},"content":{"rendered":"

English for hospitality<\/h1>\n

It seems easy to work as a waiter, but those who work in the sector will be able to confirm that many times it is more complicated than appearances show.\u00a0If we add to that doing it in English, we can make our working hours very long and heavy.<\/p>\n

For this reason, we want to give you a hand in\u00a0this English for hospitality post focused on people who work in the hospitality industry,<\/strong>\u00a0which, although it seems very complicated, mastering a certain and repetitive vocabulary, and some phrases, it will all be much more bearable and you will feel more professionally performed.<\/p>\n

This post on English for hospitality is not only aimed at people who want to go abroad, or who are already there, but for people from Spanish-speaking countries that receive tourism from anywhere in the world to be able to communicate and provide a top service and why not for all the other people who go as clients sometimes to a restaurant where Spanish is not spoken. Let’s start with:<\/p>\n

Useful expressions and vocabulary:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Good morning:<\/strong>\u00a0Buenos d\u00edas<\/li>\n
  • Hi:<\/strong>\u00a0Hola (informal)<\/li>\n
  • Breakfast:<\/strong>\u00a0desayuno<\/li>\n
  • Lunch:<\/strong>\u00a0comida, almuerzo<\/li>\n
  • Good afternoon:<\/strong>\u00a0Buenas tardes (hasta las 18h)<\/li>\n
  • Dinner:<\/strong>\u00a0cena<\/li>\n
  • Good evening:<\/strong>\u00a0Buenas tardes- noches (desde las 18h)<\/li>\n
  • Full:<\/strong>\u00a0complete<\/li>\n
  • Beverage:<\/strong>\u00a0bebida<\/li>\n
  • Ice:<\/strong>\u00a0hielo<\/li>\n
  • Coke:<\/strong>\u00a0coca cola<\/li>\n
  • Lemonade:<\/strong>\u00a0limonada (tambi\u00e9n se usa a veces para sprite)<\/li>\n
  • Orange:<\/strong>\u00a0naranja<\/li>\n
  • Lemon:<\/strong>\u00a0lim\u00f3n<\/li>\n
  • Waiter\/waitress:<\/strong>\u00a0camarero\/camarera<\/li>\n
  • Head waiter:<\/strong>\u00a0jefe de sala<\/li>\n
  • Barman\/bartender:<\/strong>\u00a0camarero de barra<\/li>\n
  • Client\/costumer\/guest:<\/strong>\u00a0cliente, invitado<\/li>\n
  • Sir:<\/strong>\u00a0caballero, se\u00f1or<\/li>\n
  • Madam:<\/strong>\u00a0dama, se\u00f1ora<\/li>\n
  • It\u00b4s a pleasure to see you again:<\/strong>\u00a0es un placer verle de nuevo<\/li>\n
  • Can I help you?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfen qu\u00e9 puedo ayudarle?<\/li>\n
  • What can I get you?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfqu\u00e9 le pongo?<\/li>\n
  • Do you have\u2026?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bftiene\u2026?<\/li>\n
  • Reservation\/booking:<\/strong>\u00a0reserva<\/li>\n
  • Would you like\u2026?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfle gustar\u00eda\u2026?<\/li>\n
  • Table:<\/strong>\u00a0mesa<\/li>\n
  • In the shade:<\/strong>\u00a0a la sombra<\/li>\n
  • In the sun:<\/strong>\u00a0al sol<\/li>\n
  • Come this way:<\/strong>\u00a0venga por aqu\u00ed, acomp\u00e1\u00f1eme<\/li>\n
  • Over there:<\/strong>\u00a0por all\u00ed<\/li>\n
  • Sure:<\/strong>\u00a0claro, por supuesto<\/li>\n
  • Certainly:<\/strong>\u00a0por supuesto, desde luego<\/li>\n
  • That\u00b4ll be fine:<\/strong>\u00a0eso est\u00e1 bien<\/li>\n
  • Great:<\/strong>\u00a0estupendo, genial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Useful expressions and vocabulary.\u00a0Advise and recommend:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Are you ready to order?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfsabe ya lo que desea? \u00bfest\u00e1 listo para pedir?<\/li>\n
    • I can recommend:<\/strong>\u00a0puedo recomendar<\/li>\n
    • May i suggest\u2026?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfpuedo sugerirle\u2026?<\/li>\n
    • Have you tried\u2026?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfha probado\u2026?<\/li>\n
    • Typical:<\/strong>\u00a0t\u00edpico<\/li>\n
    • Dish:<\/strong>\u00a0plato<\/li>\n
    • Tasty:<\/strong>\u00a0sabroso<\/li>\n
    • Delicious:<\/strong>\u00a0delicioso<\/li>\n
    • It goes well with:<\/strong>\u00a0va bien con<\/li>\n
    • I\u00b4d like\u2026 :<\/strong>\u00a0me gustar\u00eda\u2026<\/li>\n
    • Indeed:<\/strong>\u00a0efectivamente, de verdad, realmente<\/li>\n
    • The best:<\/strong>\u00a0lo mejor, el mejor<\/li>\n
    • Speciality:<\/strong>\u00a0especialidad<\/li>\n
    • Excellent:<\/strong>\u00a0excelente<\/li>\n
    • Here you are:<\/strong>\u00a0aqu\u00ed tiene<\/li>\n
    • Here it is:<\/strong>\u00a0aqu\u00ed est\u00e1<\/li>\n
    • I\u00b4m afraid:<\/strong>\u00a0me temo que\u2026<\/li>\n
    • Fully booked:<\/strong>\u00a0al completo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Useful expressions a<\/strong>nd vocabulary.\u00a0Preparation of dishes and drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      • Chef\/cook:<\/strong>\u00a0cocinero<\/li>\n
      • Meat:<\/strong>\u00a0carne<\/li>\n
      • Fish:<\/strong>\u00a0pescado<\/li>\n
      • Fruit:<\/strong>\u00a0fruta<\/li>\n
      • Vegetable:<\/strong>\u00a0verdura<\/li>\n
      • Aperitif:<\/strong>\u00a0aperitivo<\/li>\n
      • Snack:<\/strong>\u00a0tentempi\u00e9<\/li>\n
      • Starter:<\/strong>\u00a0entrante<\/li>\n
      • Main course:<\/strong>\u00a0plato principal<\/li>\n
      • Dessert:<\/strong>\u00a0postre<\/li>\n
      • Crushed ice:<\/strong>\u00a0hielo picado<\/li>\n
      • Juice:<\/strong>\u00a0zumo<\/li>\n
      • I\u00b4ll have that:<\/strong>\u00a0tomar\u00e9 eso<\/li>\n
      • Creamy:<\/strong>\u00a0cremoso<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Table accessories and kitchenware:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • Set up the table:<\/strong>\u00a0montar la mesa<\/li>\n
        • Fork:<\/strong>\u00a0tenedor<\/li>\n
        • Knife:<\/strong>\u00a0cuchillo<\/li>\n
        • Spoon:<\/strong>\u00a0cuchara<\/li>\n
        • Dessert spoon:<\/strong>\u00a0cucharilla de postre<\/li>\n
        • Glass:<\/strong>\u00a0vaso<\/li>\n
        • Napkin:<\/strong>\u00a0servilleta<\/li>\n
        • Table cloth:<\/strong>\u00a0mantel<\/li>\n
        • Dinner plate:<\/strong>\u00a0plato llano<\/li>\n
        • Soup plate:<\/strong>\u00a0plato hondo<\/li>\n
        • Dessert plate:<\/strong>\u00a0plato de postre<\/li>\n
        • Tea pot:<\/strong>\u00a0tetera<\/li>\n
        • Jug:<\/strong>\u00a0jarra<\/li>\n
        • Pan:<\/strong>\u00a0sart\u00e9n<\/li>\n
        • Bowl:<\/strong>\u00a0bol, cuenco<\/li>\n
        • Oven:<\/strong>\u00a0horno<\/li>\n
        • Pot:<\/strong>\u00a0olla<\/li>\n
        • Strainer:<\/strong>\u00a0colador<\/li>\n
        • Blender:<\/strong>\u00a0batidora<\/li>\n
        • Cocktail shaker:<\/strong>\u00a0coctelera<\/li>\n
        • Toothpick:<\/strong>\u00a0palillo de dientes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Cooking modes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          • Grill:<\/strong>\u00a0a la plancha<\/li>\n
          • Boil:<\/strong>\u00a0hervir<\/li>\n
          • Roast:<\/strong>\u00a0asar<\/li>\n
          • Fry:<\/strong>\u00a0fre\u00edr<\/li>\n
          • Poach:<\/strong>\u00a0escalfar, pasar por agua<\/li>\n
          • Stew:<\/strong>\u00a0guisar<\/li>\n
          • Bake:<\/strong>\u00a0cocer al horno<\/li>\n
          • Steam:<\/strong>\u00a0cocer al vapor<\/li>\n
          • Smoked:<\/strong>\u00a0ahumado<\/li>\n
          • Tinned:<\/strong>\u00a0enlatado, en conserva<\/li>\n
          • Raw:<\/strong>\u00a0crudo<\/li>\n
          • Rare:<\/strong>\u00a0poco hecho<\/li>\n
          • Medium rare:<\/strong>\u00a0medio hecho<\/li>\n
          • M\u00e9dium:<\/strong>\u00a0en su punto<\/li>\n
          • Well done:<\/strong>\u00a0muy hecho<\/li>\n
          • Burnt:<\/strong>\u00a0quemado<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Herbs and seasonings:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            • Garlic:<\/strong>\u00a0ajo<\/li>\n
            • Parsley:<\/strong>\u00a0perejil<\/li>\n
            • Thyme:<\/strong>\u00a0tomillo<\/li>\n
            • Rosemary:<\/strong>\u00a0romero<\/li>\n
            • Oregano:<\/strong>\u00a0oregano<\/li>\n
            • Salt:<\/strong>\u00a0sal<\/li>\n
            • Oil:<\/strong>\u00a0aceite<\/li>\n
            • Vinegar:<\/strong>\u00a0vinagre<\/li>\n
            • Sugar:<\/strong>\u00a0az\u00facar<\/li>\n
            • Mint:<\/strong>\u00a0menta<\/li>\n
            • Basil:<\/strong>\u00a0albahaca<\/li>\n
            • Cinnamon:<\/strong>\u00a0canela<\/li>\n
            • Nutmeg:<\/strong>\u00a0nuez moscada<\/li>\n
            • Saffron:<\/strong>\u00a0azafr\u00e1n<\/li>\n
            • Pepper:<\/strong>\u00a0pimienta<\/li>\n
            • Paprika:<\/strong>\u00a0piment\u00f3n<\/li>\n
            • Mustard:<\/strong>\u00a0mostaza<\/li>\n
            • Chilli pepper:<\/strong>\u00a0guindilla<\/li>\n
            • Sauce:<\/strong>\u00a0salsa<\/li>\n
            • Dressing:<\/strong>\u00a0condimento para ensalada<\/li>\n
            • Gravy:<\/strong>\u00a0salsa para carne<\/li>\n
            • Mayonnaise:<\/strong>\u00a0mayonesa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Vegetables:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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              • Artichoke:<\/strong>\u00a0alcachofa<\/li>\n
              • Asparagus:<\/strong>\u00a0esp\u00e1rragos<\/li>\n
              • Aubergine:<\/strong>\u00a0berenjena<\/li>\n
              • Avocado:<\/strong>\u00a0aguacate<\/li>\n
              • Beans:<\/strong>\u00a0jud\u00edas<\/li>\n
              • Beetroot:<\/strong>\u00a0remolacha<\/li>\n
              • Brussels sprouts:<\/strong>\u00a0coles de Bruselas<\/li>\n
              • Cabbage:<\/strong>\u00a0col, repollo<\/li>\n
              • Caper:<\/strong>\u00a0alcaparra<\/li>\n
              • Carrots:<\/strong>\u00a0zanahorias<\/li>\n
              • Cauliflower:<\/strong>\u00a0coliflor<\/li>\n
              • Celery:<\/strong>\u00a0apio<\/li>\n
              • Chickpeas:<\/strong>\u00a0garbanzos<\/li>\n
              • Chive:<\/strong>\u00a0cebolleta<\/li>\n
              • Courgette:<\/strong>\u00a0calabac\u00edn<\/li>\n
              • Cucumber:<\/strong>\u00a0pepino<\/li>\n
              • Leek:<\/strong>\u00a0puerro<\/li>\n
              • Lentils:<\/strong>\u00a0lentejas<\/li>\n
              • Mushrooms:<\/strong>\u00a0champi\u00f1ones<\/li>\n
              • Onion:<\/strong>\u00a0cebolla<\/li>\n
              • Peas:<\/strong>\u00a0guisantes<\/li>\n
              • Pepper:<\/strong>\u00a0pimiento<\/li>\n
              • Potatoes:<\/strong>\u00a0patatas<\/li>\n
              • Pumpkin:<\/strong>\u00a0calabaza<\/li>\n
              • Radish:<\/strong>\u00a0r\u00e1bano<\/li>\n
              • Spinach:<\/strong>\u00a0espinacas<\/li>\n
              • Sweet potato:<\/strong>\u00a0batata<\/li>\n
              • Tomato:<\/strong>\u00a0tomate<\/li>\n
              • Turnip:<\/strong>\u00a0nabo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Payment and dismissal:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                • Bill:<\/strong>\u00a0cuenta<\/li>\n
                • To settle the bill:<\/strong>\u00a0pagar la cuenta<\/li>\n
                • Can we split the bill?:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bfPodemos pagar por separado?<\/li>\n
                • By credit card:<\/strong>\u00a0con tarjeta de cr\u00e9dito<\/li>\n
                • Expired:<\/strong>\u00a0caducada<\/li>\n
                • To sign:<\/strong>\u00a0firmar<\/li>\n
                • Receipt:<\/strong>\u00a0recibo, ticket, cuenta<\/li>\n
                • Check:<\/strong>\u00a0tambi\u00e9n usada para cuenta<\/li>\n
                • Cange:<\/strong>\u00a0cambio<\/li>\n
                • No longer:<\/strong>\u00a0ya no<\/li>\n
                • I hope you\u00b4ve enjoyed your meal:<\/strong>\u00a0espero que haya disfrutado su comida<\/li>\n
                • Instead:<\/strong>\u00a0en vez de<\/li>\n
                • Tax:<\/strong>\u00a0tasa, impuesto<\/li>\n
                • Keep the change:<\/strong>\u00a0qu\u00e9dese el cambio<\/li>\n
                • Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0propina<\/li>\n
                • Amount:<\/strong>\u00a0cantidad<\/li>\n
                • To include:<\/strong>\u00a0incluir<\/li>\n
                • Service:<\/strong>\u00a0servicio<\/li>\n
                • To charge:<\/strong>\u00a0cobrar<\/li>\n
                • To owe:<\/strong>\u00a0deber<\/li>\n
                • It\u00b4s on me:<\/strong>\u00a0pago yo, corre de mi cuenta<\/li>\n
                • It\u00b4s on the house:<\/strong>\u00a0invita la casa<\/li>\n
                • Have a nice day\/evening:<\/strong>\u00a0que tenga un buen d\u00eda\/ que pase una buena noche<\/li>\n
                • I\u00b4m glad to hear that:<\/strong>\u00a0me alegra escuchar eso<\/li>\n
                • See you soon:<\/strong>\u00a0hasta pronto<\/li>\n
                • To come back:<\/strong>\u00a0regresar<\/li>\n
                • My pleasure:<\/strong>\u00a0un placer<\/li>\n
                • Let us know:<\/strong>\u00a0h\u00e1gnos saber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Apologies, complaint management:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                  • Complain:<\/strong>\u00a0queja<\/li>\n
                  • There must be:<\/strong>\u00a0debe haber<\/li>\n
                  • Make sure:<\/strong>\u00a0asegurarse<\/li>\n
                  • To check:<\/strong>\u00a0comprobar<\/li>\n
                  • I\u00b4ll change it for you:<\/strong>\u00a0se lo cambiar\u00e9<\/li>\n
                  • My apologies:<\/strong>\u00a0acepte mis disculpas<\/li>\n
                  • I am extremely sorry:<\/strong>\u00a0lo lament much\u00edsimo<\/li>\n
                  • I\u00b4ll see what I can do:<\/strong>\u00a0ver\u00e9 qu\u00e9 puedo hacer<\/li>\n
                  • We\u00b4ve been waiting for:<\/strong>\u00a0llevamos esperando<\/li>\n
                  • Complaint form:<\/strong>\u00a0hoja de reclamaciones<\/li>\n
                  • Mistake:<\/strong>\u00a0error<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Allergies:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                    • I\u2019m allergic to \u2026:<\/strong>\u00a0soy al\u00e9rgico a \u2026<\/li>\n
                    • Wheat:<\/strong>\u00a0el trigo<\/li>\n
                    • Dairy products:<\/strong>\u00a0productos l\u00e1cteos<\/li>\n
                    • I\u2019m severely allergic to \u2026:<\/strong>\u00a0soy severamente al\u00e9rgico a \u2026<\/li>\n
                    • Nuts:<\/strong>\u00a0las nueces<\/li>\n
                    • Shellfish:<\/strong>\u00a0los mariscos<\/li>\n
                    • I\u2019m a vegetarian:<\/strong>\u00a0soy vegetariano\/a<\/li>\n
                    • I am celliac:<\/strong>\u00a0soy cel\u00edaco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Further\u2026<\/h3>\n

                      The English are generally very polite people, so never forget to treat them with courtesy or you could run the risk that they will complain to your boss or, worse, the place will lose customers.\u00a0Remember to say thank you for<\/strong>\u00a0everything (Many thanks or Thanks Sir) and complement it with Madam (madam) or Sir (sir) when you refer to them.<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfPuedo ayudarle?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Can I help you?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfHan decidido?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Have you decided?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfNecesita algo m\u00e1s?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Do you need anything else?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo ayudarles?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0How can I help you?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfAgua mineral?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Mineral Water?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfSin gas o con gas?<\/strong>\u00a0(aqu\u00ed se refiere al agua) \/\u00a0Still or sparkling?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfMe puede traer la cuenta?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Can I have the bill?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfEst\u00e1 todo bien?<\/strong>\u00a0\/\u00a0Is everything fine?<\/p>\n

                      \u00bfCon qu\u00e9 viene?\u00a0<\/strong>(acompa\u00f1amiento)\/\u00a0What does it come with?<\/p>\n

                      We hope that we have helped you and above all that you put it into practice without fear or shame, that speaking and making mistakes is the best way to learn!\u00a0🙂<\/p>\n

                      Also, if you have been motivated by this content and want to obtain an official English degree here we leave you the\u00a0closest options\u00a0.<\/p>\n

                      Until the next post, don’t forget to give us your comments, suggestions and share so that it will be useful to other people!<\/p>\n\n\n

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