How to Talk About Food Allergies & Dietary Requirements in Spanish | Beginner Guide
Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends
07/11/26
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Learn how to talk about food allergies, dietary requirements, and food preferences in Spanish with confidence!
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for dining out safely in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to ask for ingredients to be removed, explain food allergies, and communicate if you’re vegetarian or vegan so you can enjoy your meal with confidence.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident eating out in Spanish.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to ask for ingredients to be removed from your meal ✅ How to explain food allergies and intolerances in Spanish ✅ How to talk about vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary preferences
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Write one sentence in Spanish about your food preferences. It could be something you avoid, something you’re allergic to, or your diet.
Try using sin + food, tengo alergia a + food, or soy + diet.
Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!
💛 Shoutout
Special shoutout this week to Monique, who commented on Episode 36 saying: “Super helpful.” Awww muchísimas gracias, Monique. We’re so happy you found the episode helpful—that’s always our biggest goal!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence!
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions your waiter might ask.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident dining out in Spanish.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to reserve a table and arrive at a restaurant with confidence
✅ How to order food and drinks using natural Spanish phrases
✅ How to ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and pay for your meal
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Imagine you’ve just walked into a restaurant. What’s the very first thing you would say in Spanish? Maybe you’re reserving a table with Quiero reservar una mesa, or perhaps you’ve arrived and say Tengo una reserva a nombre de...
Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!
💛 Shoutout
Special shoutout this week to Yasmin, who commented on our very first episode saying she’d just discovered the podcast and was finally starting her Spanish journey. Welcome to the Spanglish Friends family, Yasmin, we’re so happy you’re here!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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Learn how to catch a taxi or Uber, communicate with your driver, and travel with confidence in Spanish!
In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for taking a taxi or Uber in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to greet your driver, confirm your ride, ask for the air conditioning, request to be dropped off, pay for your trip, and finish your journey like a local.
Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, digital nomads, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life travel situations.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to greet your driver and confirm your destination
✅ How to communicate comfortably during your taxi or Uber ride
✅ How to ask to be dropped off, pay, and end your trip naturally
🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)
Practise asking a driver to drop you off somewhere in Spanish.
Try using ¿Me deja + location, por favor?
Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!
💛 Shoutout
Special shoutout this week to Marissa from Arizona, USA, who introduced herself in Spanish in the comments. Amazing work, Marissa, ¡bien hecho!
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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