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Scene illustrating a Mexican Spanish-language restaurant reservations part 4 conversation

Key Phrases

Hacer una reservación

To make a reservation

Acceso para sillas de ruedas

Wheelchair access

Menús en braille

Menus in braille

Skills You'll Learn

Making a reservation

Hacer una reservación

Inquiring about accessibility

Preguntar sobre accesibilidad

Expressing gratitude

Expresar gratitud

Lesson Roleplay

Imagine you are calling a restaurant named La Esquina to make a reservation for a group of four people this Saturday at 7 PM. During the conversation, you inquire about the restaurant's accessibility and availability of braille menus.

Hola, ¿estoy hablando con el restaurante La Esquina?

Hello, am I speaking with the restaurant La Esquina?

Sí, buen día. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?

Yes, good day. How may I help you?

Quisiera hacer una reservación para el sábado por la noche a las 7.

I would like to make a reservation for Saturday night at 7.

Claro, ¿para cuántas personas sería?

Sure, how many people would it be for?

Para cuatro personas. Además, necesito preguntar si el restaurante tiene accesibilidad para personas con discapacidad.

For four people. Additionally, I need to ask if the restaurant has accessibility for people with disabilities.

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Hola

OH-lah

Hi

💬 A common Spanish greeting used at any time of day.

🇲🇽 In Mexico, a warm 'Hola' is often accompanied by a friendly smile.

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🗣️

¿Estoy hablando

es-TOY ah-BLAHN-doh

Am I talking

💬 Use this phrase when double-checking whom you are speaking to.

🇲🇽 Politeness is key in Mexican culture, even over the phone.

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🤝

Con

KON

With

💬 Essential preposition when connecting with someone or something.

🇲🇽 Spanish uses prepositions slightly differently, but 'con' is straightforward like 'with'.

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❓🗣️

¿Estoy hablando con

es-TOY ah-BLAHN-doh KON

Am I speaking with

💬 Start this polite inquiry if you're unsure about the person on the other end.

🇲🇽 Checking the identity on the phone ensures respect and correctness in conversation.

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🍽️

Restaurante

res-tow-RAHN-teh

Restaurant

💬 Note the pronunciation: res-tau-ran-te.

🇲🇽 Dining out is a vibrant part of Mexican social life.

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SEE

Yes

💬 Remember, it always carries an accent on the 'i'.

🇲🇽 A simple, affirmative response like 'sí' can be followed by 'gracias' for extra politeness.

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🌞

Buen día

BWEHN DEE-ah

Good day

💬 Commonly used in formal settings or when addressing elders.

🇲🇽 Expect variations like 'Buenos días' before noon.

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¿En qué puedo ayudarle?

en keh pweh-doh ah-yoo-dar-leh

How can I help you?

💬 This phrase conveys willingness to assist, often used in customer service.

🇲🇽 Mexican hospitality often includes offering help warmly and openly.

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🙏

Quisiera

kee-see-EHR-ah

I wish

💬 'Quisiera' is a polite way of saying 'I would like'.

🇲🇽 Using conditional forms like 'Quisiera' expresses politeness and respect.

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