Reading Comprehension: Everyday Texts

Beyond news articles and literature, everyday life is full of texts that you need to read and understand: menus, signs, labels, emails, text messages, social media posts, and advertisements. Being able to navigate these practical texts is essential for functioning in a Spanish-speaking environment.

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Reading Menus

Spanish menus follow conventions that may differ from what you are used to:

Typical Menu Structure

Section	Spanish	Example Items
Starters	Entrantes / Primeros platos	Ensalada mixta, Sopa del día, Gazpacho
Main courses	Segundos platos / Platos principales	Pollo asado, Merluza a la plancha, Filete de ternera
Side dishes	Guarniciones / Acompañamientos	Patatas fritas, Arroz, Ensalada
Desserts	Postres	Flan, Tarta de queso, Fruta del tiempo
Drinks	Bebidas	Agua, Refrescos, Vino de la casa, Cerveza
Set menu	Menú del día	First course + second course + dessert + drink

Example Menu