How to Say ‘Enjoy your meal!’ in Spain Spanish
¡Que aproveche!
keh ah-proh-BEH-cheh
[keh ah-proh-BEH-cheh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Waiters say this as they set down your plates. Strangers often say it too when they walk past your table or leave the restaurant, and a simple gracias is the usual reply.
Phrase Breakdown
Que
[keh]
that / may
Used to introduce a polite wish, similar to 'may' in English.
Que tenga buena tarde después de su visita.
Have a good afternoon after your visit.
aproveche
[ah-proh-BEH-cheh]
enjoy (may it benefit)
Subjunctive of aprovechar; used to wish someone a good meal.
Que os aproveche la comida.
Enjoy your meal, all of you.
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