How to Say ‘By the way, there are four of us and one is vegetarian.’ in Spain Spanish
Por cierto, somos cuatro y uno es vegetariano.
pohr THYEHR-toh SOH-mohs KWAH-troh ee U-no ehs beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh
[pohr THYEHR-toh SOH-mohs KWAH-troh ee U-no ehs beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Mention dietary needs when you book. Traditional Spanish menus lean heavily on meat and ham, so the kitchen will appreciate the warning.
Phrase Breakdown
Por cierto,
pohr THYEHR-toh
By the way,
Use this to add extra information. In Spain the 'c' in 'cierto' sounds like 'th'.
Por cierto, ¿tienen terraza?
By the way, do you have a terrace?
Words in this phrase
Por
[pohr]
by
'Por cierto' means by the way.
Por cierto, ¿tienen terraza?
By the way, do you have a terrace?
cierto
[THYEHR-toh]
certain (by the way)
With 'por', forms 'by the way', introducing extra info.
Por cierto, llegamos tarde.
By the way, we'll arrive late.
somos cuatro
SOH-mohs KWAH-troh
there are four of us
Spanish says 'we are four' to give group size. Stress 'SO' and 'CUA'.
Somos cuatro para cenar.
There are four of us for dinner.
Words in this phrase
somos
[SOH-mohs]
we are
First person plural of 'ser', used for identity or characteristics.
Somos compañeros de trabajo.
We are coworkers.
cuatro
[KWAH-troh]
four
The number 4.
Una mesa para cuatro.
A table for four.
y uno es vegetariano.
ee U-no ehs beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh
and one is vegetarian.
'Y uno' blends into one sound: 'yu-no'.
Y uno es celíaco.
And one is coeliac.
Words in this phrase
y
[ee]
and
A conjunction used to connect words or ideas.
Busco una cultura cercana y humana.
I’m looking for a culture that is close and human.
uno
[U-no]
one
Refers to a single unit or person within a group.
Uno de mis amigos es médico.
One of my friends is a doctor.
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.
vegetariano
[beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh]
vegetarian
Someone who doesn't eat meat; women say 'vegetariana'.
Mi hermana es vegetariana.
My sister is vegetarian.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”
Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager