Modales en la mesa

Learning Objectives Identify and use at least 10 vocabulary words for items on the dining table (los cubiertos, la servilleta, etc.). Correctly use informal commands (mandatos de tú) to ask for items at the table. Use reflexive verbs like 'sentarse' and 'lavarse' to describe proper pre-meal routines. Use direct object pronouns (lo, la, los, las) to refer to food and table items. Describe a past meal using simple preterite tense verbs, focusing on polite actions. Differentiate between polite and impolite actions at the dinner table in a Spanish-speaking context. Imagine you're having dinner at your friend's house in Mexico. Do you know how to politely ask for the salt or what to say when you finish eating? 🤔🍽️ This lesson will teach you the ess...

TermDefinitionExample Los CubiertosThe general word for silverware or cutlery.Por favor, pon los cubiertos en la mesa: el tenedor, el cuchillo y la cuchara. La ServilletaThe napkin. A key rule is to place it on your lap ('en el regazo') during the meal.Antes de comer, me pongo la servilleta en el regazo. ¡Buen provecho!A common and polite phrase said before a meal, similar to 'Enjoy your meal!' or 'Bon appétit!'.El anfitrión dice '¡Buen provecho!' a todos antes de empezar a comer. El Anfitrión / La AnfitrionaThe host or hostess; the person who is hosting the meal.La anfitriona nos sirvió una sopa deliciosa. Masticar con la boca cerradaTo chew with your mouth closed. This is a universal sign of good manners.Mi mamá siempre me dice: '¡Masticalo c...

Polite Commands (Mandatos Informales) To form a positive informal (tú) command for most -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, use the 3rd person singular present tense form. Use these commands to ask friends or family members to do something politely at the table. For example: 'Hablar' -> 'habla', 'Comer' -> 'come', 'Abrir' -> 'abre'. Always add 'por favor' to be extra polite. Example: 'Come la verdura, por favor.' Reflexive Verbs for Routines Reflexive Verb + Reflexive Pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se). The pronoun must match the subject. Use reflexive verbs to talk about actions you do to yourself, like washing your hands or sitting down. The pronoun comes before the conjugated verb. Example: &#039...