menú
/meh-NOO/
menu
This image shows a typical restaurant menu, or menú, listing available food and drink options.
menú(noun)
menu
?list of food and drink options
,set meal
?when referring to 'menú del día'
bill of fare
?formal/traditional term for a list of dishes
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-ú', 'menú' is a masculine word, so you always use 'el menú' or 'un menú'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "La menú."
Correction: El menú. Remember to use the masculine article 'el' or 'un'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Menu vs. Carta
In Spain, 'menú' often refers specifically to a fixed-price, multi-course meal ('menú del día'), while 'carta' usually refers to the full list of individual dishes (à la carte).
The word menú also refers to a list of options or commands displayed on a screen in an application or device.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Technology Usage
When talking about interacting with digital menus, you often use verbs like 'hacer clic en' (to click on) or 'abrir' (to open).
⭐ Usage Tips
Universal Term
This meaning of 'menú' is a straightforward loanword from English/French and is understood universally across all Spanish-speaking countries in a digital context.
✏️ 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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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).