menú
“menú” means “menu” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
menu, set meal
Also: bill of fare
📝 In Action
¿Podemos ver el menú, por favor?
A1Can we see the menu, please?
El menú del día incluye sopa y postre por diez euros.
A2The menu of the day (set lunch/dinner) includes soup and dessert for ten euros.
Hay muchas opciones vegetarianas en este menú.
A2There are many vegetarian options on this menu.
menu
Also: options list
📝 In Action
Busca la opción de 'Guardar' en el menú de archivo.
A2Look for the 'Save' option in the file menu.
Abre el menú desplegable para cambiar el idioma.
B1Open the drop-down menu to change the language.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: menú
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'menú' to refer to a fixed-price meal, common in Spain?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed directly from the French word 'menu' (pronounced similarly), which originally meant 'small' or 'detailed'. It was first used in English and Spanish to refer to a detailed list of courses for a meal.
First recorded: Mid-19th century in the culinary context.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'menú' masculine or feminine?
'Menú' is always masculine. You must use 'el menú' or 'un menú', even though many Spanish words ending in 'u' are feminine (like 'tribu').
What is the difference between 'menú' and 'carta' in a restaurant?
In many places, they are interchangeable. However, in Spain, 'menú' often means a fixed-price, multi-course special (like a lunch deal), while 'carta' refers to the full list of individual dishes you can choose from (à la carte).