Spanish · A1 · Vocabulary · 3–5 min
Eight café decisions: ordering, checking details, and paying. Get an explanation for each answer.
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I would like a coffee, please.
‘Quisiera’ is a polite way to ask for something. Add ‘por favor’ when ordering.
Say thisQuisiera un café, por favor.
MeaningI would like a coffee, please.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say this¿Cuánto cuesta?
MeaningHow much does it cost?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisLa cuenta, por favor.
MeaningThe bill, please.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Quisiera un café, por favor. | I would like a coffee, please. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta? | How much does it cost? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| La cuenta, por favor. | The bill, please. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
Order a drink, ask the price, then request the bill. One useful café exchange in three lines.
Quisiera un café, por favor.
I would like a coffee, please.
Start the conversation naturally.
¿Cuánto cuesta?
How much does it cost?
Add the detail the other person needs.
La cuenta, por favor.
The bill, please.
Finish with a clear, polite line.