Try A Little Español Part One

While you're in Mexico, it might be fun to try a little Spanish. The people you speak with will be really appreciative of your effort and it might even enhance your Mexican experience!

Here are some words and phrases that might come in handy in a restaurant.

Desayuno....Breakfast
Jugo...Juice
Cafe...Coffee
Te....Tea
Huevos....Eggs
Fritos....Fried
Duros....Hard-boiled
Tibios....Soft-boiled
Revueltos....Scrambled
Panques....Pancakes
Pan Frances....French Toast
Tocino....Bacon
Lomo....Canadian Bacon
Papas....Potatoes

Almuerzo....Lunch

Cena....Dinner

Me gustaria ordenar....I would like to order...
Pescado....Fish
Res....Beef
Pollo....Chicken
Arroz....Rice
Ensalada Verde....Green Salad
Termino rojo....Cooked rare
Termino medio....Cooked medium
Termino muy cocido....Cooked well
A la parrilla....grilled

BUEN PROVECHO!!!

Here's a hint - the beauty of Spanish is the letters are always pronounced the same way. Click here for a site that can help you with pronunciation.