How to Say ‘I'm just not really sure which one to order.’ in Spain Spanish
Es que no tengo muy claro cuál pedir.
ehs keh noh TEN-goh mwee KLAH-roh kwahl peh-DEER
[ehs keh noh TEN-goh mwee KLAH-roh kwahl peh-DEER]
💬 Usage Tip: Es que at the start softens what follows, like "the thing is…" or "it's just that…". Spaniards use it constantly before explaining or excusing something.
Phrase Breakdown
Es que no tengo
ehs keh noh TEN-goh
The thing is, I don't have
'Es que' introduces an explanation or excuse and is very common in speech. Say it quickly as 'eske'.
Es que no tengo hambre.
The thing is, I'm not hungry.
Words in this phrase
Es
[ehs]
is
A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.
«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.
Working here is very family-like.
que
[keh]
that
A conjunction used to introduce a clause after verbs like creer, decir, or pensar.
Pienso que la flexibilidad también forma parte de una buena cultura.
I think that flexibility is also part of a good culture.
no
[noh]
not
A word used to negate or make something negative.
No nos vamos a la fiesta.
We are not going to the party.
tengo
[TEN-goh]
I have
First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.
Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.
I am available on Friday afternoon.
muy claro
mwee KLAH-roh
very clear (= I'm not sure)
Keep the 'r' in 'claro' a single light tap.
No está muy claro.
It's not very clear.
Words in this phrase
muy
[mwee]
very
An adverb used to intensify an adjective or another adverb.
Es «muy» familiar el trato entre compañeros.
The treatment between colleagues is very family-like.
claro
[KLAH-roh]
clear
Adjective meaning clear; 'tener claro' means to be sure about something.
No lo tengo claro.
I'm not sure about it.
cuál pedir.
kwahl peh-DEER
which one to order.
'Cuál' is one syllable (KWAL). 'Pedir' is stressed at the end: pe-DIR.
No sé cuál pedir.
I don't know which one to order.
Words in this phrase
cuál
[kwahl]
which (one)
Interrogative pronoun used to choose among options.
No sé cuál quiero.
I don't know which one I want.
pedir
[peh-DEER]
To order
To request a product or service.
Voy a pedir una pizza.
I am going to order a pizza.
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