4.6 Spanish on Menus and in Advertisements
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Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y
4.6 Spanish on Menus and in Advertisements
Now that you are more aware of where Spanish may appear in our everyday environment,
take a look at a North American menu and a window advertisement.
North American Menu
There are many words that you will find on restaurant menus that are actually Spanish words.
Look at the menu tab. Do you see any Spanish words? Jot down the items on the menu that you think are Spanish words. See if you can find them all!
When you check the answers, if you don't actually know what these foods are, do a quick search to find out - you may actually have tried them, just by their anglicized names.
Look at the menu tab. Do you see any Spanish words? Jot down the items on the menu that you think are Spanish words. See if you can find them all!
When you check the answers, if you don't actually know what these foods are, do a quick search to find out - you may actually have tried them, just by their anglicized names.
Jalapeño fritters with cornbread
Tortilla chips with Pico de gallo
Roast beef sandwich with Salsa Picante
Fish tacos with rice and beans
Chicken tortilla wrap
Coconut flan with caramel sauce
Tortilla chips with Pico de gallo
Roast beef sandwich with Salsa Picante
Fish tacos with rice and beans
Chicken tortilla wrap
Coconut flan with caramel sauce
| Menu Item |
Spanish Word |
|---|---|
| jalapeño fritters with cornbread | jalapeño |
| tortilla chips with pico de gallo | pico de gallo |
| roast beef sandwich with salsa picante | salsa picante |
| fish tacos with rice and beans |
tacos |
| chicken tortilla wrap | tortilla |
| coconut flan with caramel sauce | flan |
Window Advertisements
Now let's say you are in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood in a city with a large Spanish speaking community.
You are helping your friend redecorate her bedroom and you both decide to go the Muebleria Sánchez - a family-owned furniture store in the Hispanic neighborhood that advertises los mejores precios del barrio. You recognize this anucio on the widonw: ¡Venta de muebles hoy!
Look at the tabs - try to figure out what is being advertised before you click,
then click the furniture tabs to see the items and prices in English so you know what is available (and if you were right ;)
You are helping your friend redecorate her bedroom and you both decide to go the Muebleria Sánchez - a family-owned furniture store in the Hispanic neighborhood that advertises los mejores precios del barrio. You recognize this anucio on the widonw: ¡Venta de muebles hoy!
Look at the tabs - try to figure out what is being advertised before you click,
then click the furniture tabs to see the items and prices in English so you know what is available (and if you were right ;)
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 |
Lamps for only $24! |
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 Source: Alen Erfanian |
Rugs for just $100! |
| Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 |
Large Couch for only $300! |
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 Source: Hallwyl Museum |
Chairs for $250! |
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 |
Beds are just $50! |
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 Source: Hallwyl Museum |
Night Stands can be yours for $43! |
| Bedroom Furniture | English |
|---|---|
 Source: Wikimedia Commons |
Mirros are only $20! |