Spanish word

menú

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈnu/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmenu

Example

¿Qué hay en el menú de hoy?

What's on the menu today?

Illustration for menú (menu)

More examples

¿Prefieres el menú del día o la carta?

Do you prefer the set menu or the à la carte menu?

Core concept

A printed or digital list of food and drink options offered by an eatery, often with prices.

Common phrases

  • menú del día

    set menu

  • menú vegetariano

    vegetarian menu

  • menú infantil

    children's menu

Similar words

carta: Restaurant list of dishes and drinks with prices for ordering items à la carte.
menú del día: Daily fixed-price set of courses offered that day, usually including a starter, main and drink.
lista: Ordered list of items or names arranged sequentially for easy reference.

Definition in Spanish

Lista de platos y opciones que ofrece un establecimiento de comidas, normalmente con precios y a veces con breves descripciones.

Word origin

From French menu, via Latin minutus 'small', where the idea of 'small' developed into the notion of a concise, itemized list of offerings.

Usage tips

  • In Spain menú del día commonly denotes a midday fixed-price set that typically includes a starter, main and drink, and it is common to check what is included before ordering.

Other meanings

  • set menunoun

Opposites

  • cartaà la carte menunoun

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