El menú
Example: El menú del restaurante tiene platos deliciosos y variados.
Definition
"El menú" refers to a list or selection of food and drink items available at a restaurant or café. It guides customers in choosing what to order, often including descriptions and prices of the dishes offered, such as in the phrase: The restaurant's menu features delicious and varied dishes.
Etymology
The word "el menú" comes from the French word 'menu,' meaning 'detailed' or 'small,' originally referring to a detailed list or enumeration. It entered Spanish likely through culinary and cultural exchanges, retaining the meaning of a detailed list of food offerings. Did you know that 'menu' in French literally means 'small, fine, or detailed,' reflecting the careful listing of dishes?
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"El menú" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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