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How to Say ‘Is there any special request?’ in Mexican Spanish

¿Hay alguna solicitud especial?

ay ahl-goo-nah soh-lee-see-tood ehs-peh-see-al

[ay ahl-goo-nah soh-lee-see-tood ehs-peh-see-al]

💬 Usage Tip: Proper use of question marks at the beginning and end of questions in Spanish.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Restaurants appreciate being notified of special requests ahead of time.

Phrase Breakdown

Hay

[ay]

There is/are

Used to inquire if something exists or is available.

Example

¿Hay mesas disponibles para esta noche?

Are there tables available for tonight?

alguna

[ahl-goo-nah]

Any

Used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many.

Example

¿Alguna de estas fechas te conviene?

Do any of these dates suit you?

Solicitud especial?

soh-lee-see-tood ehs-peh-see-al

Words in this phrase

solicitud

[soh-lee-see-tood]

Request

An act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy.

Example

Realizó una solicitud para un asiento en la terraza.

He made a request for a seat on the terrace.

especial

[ehs-peh-see-al]

Special

Uniquely or specifically designed for a function or occasion.

Example

Quisiera algo especial para mi aniversario.

I would like something special for my anniversary.

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