Breakdown of ¿Qué van a tomar? De primero, ensalada.
de
of
qué
what
ir
to go
a
to
la ensalada
the salad
tomar
to have (food or drink); to take (medicine, the bus)
primero
first
Questions & Answers about ¿Qué van a tomar? De primero, ensalada.
Why does the translation say "have" when tomar usually means "to take"?
The translation says "What are you going to have?", but isn't van the "they" form?
Yes, van is the "they" form, but it is also used for ustedes (the formal, plural "you"). In Spain, waitstaff often use the polite ustedes when addressing a group of customers, even though you would use the informal vosotros with your friends.
Why is it de primero for "as a starter"?
When ordering food in Spain, you use the preposition de to indicate which course you are choosing. You will regularly hear and use de primero (for the first course), de segundo (for the main course), and de postre (for dessert).
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