Restaurant reservations Part 3: Requesting accommodations for special occasions, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
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Key Phrases
Quisiera hacer una reservación
I'd like to make a reservation
¿Es una ocasión especial?
Is it a special occasion?
¿Podrían también poner algunos globos?
Could you also put up some balloons?
Skills You'll Learn
Making a restaurant reservation
Hacer una reservación en un restaurante
Discussing special occasions
Hablar de ocasiones especiales
Requesting additional services
Solicitar servicios adicionales
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are calling a restaurant in Mexico called El Buen Sabor to make a reservation for a birthday celebration. You engage in a conversation with the restaurant staff over the phone, discussing the details of the reservation, including the date, time, and special arrangements like a cake and decorations. The staff is friendly and accommodating, ensuring all your requests are noted for the upcoming event.
Hola, ¿es el Restaurante El Buen Sabor?
Hello, is this El Buen Sabor Restaurant?
Sí, buenas tardes. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?
Yes, good afternoon. How can I help you?
Quisiera hacer una reservación para cuatro personas.
I’d like to make a reservation for four people.
Claro, ¿para qué fecha y hora sería la reservación?
Sure, for what date and time would the reservation be?
Para el sábado 12 de noviembre a las 7 de la noche.
For Saturday, November 12th at 7 PM.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Hola
OH-lah
Hi
💬 A casual and friendly greeting used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
🇲🇽 In Mexico, greetings are important rituals, often accompanied by a handshake or a cheek kiss.
See breakdown →¿Es este
EHS EHS-teh
Is this
Restaurante
rehs-tow-RAHN-teh
Restaurant
💬 Remember the 'e' at the end, silent in English, is pronounced in Spanish.
See breakdown →Tardes
TAHR-dehs
Afternoon
💬 Used from midday until the sun begins to set, which is culturally noted.
See breakdown →Buenas tardes
BWEH-nahs TAHR-dehs
Good afternoon
🇲🇽 In Mexico, people are usually more informal and can simply say 'buenas'.
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