Spanish · Food & Drink
"Menu" in Spanish: menú
el menú
A menu is el menú (meh-NOO), a masculine noun with a written accent: el menú del día. Many places also say la carta beside menú.
Sitting down
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How to pronounce menú
Say it
meh-NOO
/meˈnu/
meh-NOO, stress on NOO. Write the accent: menú. Without it, menu looks unfinished and stress can look wrong to readers.
"Menu" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el menú | menu Common word for the list of dishes, especially set menus. | Common word for the list of dishes, especially set menus. |
| la carta | menu (full list) Often the full à-la-carte list. | Often the full à-la-carte list. |
| el menú del día | menu of the day Fixed-price midday specials. | Fixed-price midday specials. |
| el menú infantil | children's menu Kids' options. | Kids' options. |
How to use menú in real life
- 1Sitting down
¿Me trae el menú, por favor?
Could you bring me the menu, please?
Polite first ask for the menú.
- 2Midday specials
El menú del día incluye sopa.
The menu of the day includes soup.
Menú del día is a set midday deal.
- 3Choosing
En el menú hay opciones sin carne.
On the menu there are options without meat.
Scan the menú for vegetarian lines.
Mistakes English speakers make with menú
Incorrect: La menú está en la mesa.
Correct: El menú está en la mesa.
Menú is masculine: el menú.
Incorrect: Pásame el menu sin tilde.
Correct: Pásame el menú.
Write the accent: menú, stress on the last syllable.
Good to know
Menú del día is a fixed midday offer in many Spanish-speaking cities. La carta often means the full list. Servers understand both menú and carta when you ask to see dishes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting settled at the table
ChatPal
¿Ya te dieron el menú?
Did they already give you the menu?
You
Todavía no. Pediré el menú.
Not yet. I'll ask for the menu.
ChatPal
Mira el menú del día también.
Look at the menu of the day too.
You
Buena idea.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Menu" in Spanish
Is menú masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el menú, un menú corto.
What is the difference between menú and carta?
Menú often means a set offer; carta often means the full list. Usage overlaps.
Why does menú have an accent?
The accent on menú marks stress: meh-NOO.
How do I ask for the menu?
¿Me trae el menú, por favor?
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