Una mesa para el viernes
A Table for Friday
1 · Spanish Story
La historia
El viernes por la tarde, Clara terminó de trabajar y llamó a su amigo Martín. Los dos querían salir a cenar. Clara eligió un restaurante pequeño cerca de su casa. Allí preparaban su sopa favorita.
Llegaron a las ocho. El restaurante estaba lleno y había música suave. Clara habló con el mesero. "Tengo una mesa para dos a nombre de Clara López". Él buscó su nombre en una lista.
El mesero miró la lista otra vez. Su mesa estaba reservada para el sábado. Clara revisó el mensaje en su celular. Era verdad. La reserva era para el día siguiente. "Perdón, elegí mal la fecha".
Martín tenía mucha hambre. Ya quería buscar otro restaurante. Entonces el mesero señaló una mesa cerca de la puerta. Era pequeña y solo tenía una silla. "Puedo traer otra silla", dijo. Los amigos aceptaron.
Clara pidió sopa y Martín pidió pollo con arroz. La comida llegó pronto. Durante la cena hablaron de sus familias y del trabajo. Clara estaba contenta. El error no arruinó sus planes.
Después pidieron la cuenta y cancelaron la reserva del sábado. Antes de salir, agradecieron la ayuda del mesero. Luego caminaron juntos hasta la plaza. Todavía tenían tiempo para un helado.
2 · Key Phrases
Language to keep
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salir a cenar
to go out for dinnerDescribes leaving home to eat an evening meal somewhere else.
Vamos a salir a cenar el domingo.
We are going to go out for dinner on Sunday.
una mesa para dos
a table for twoA useful expression for requesting a restaurant table for two people.
¿Tienen una mesa para dos junto a la ventana?
Do you have a table for two by the window?
el día siguiente
the next dayRefers to the day after a day already mentioned.
La visita es para el día siguiente.
The visit is for the next day.
cerca de la puerta
near the doorDescribes the location of something a short distance from the door.
Dejé mi bolsa cerca de la puerta.
I left my bag near the door.
pidieron la cuenta
they asked for the billDescribes requesting the total to pay after a meal.
Mis padres pidieron la cuenta después del postre.
My parents asked for the bill after dessert.
3 · English Translation
The full story in English
On Friday afternoon, Clara finished work and called her friend Martín. They both wanted to go out for dinner. Clara chose a small restaurant near her home. They made her favorite soup there.
They arrived at eight. The restaurant was full and soft music was playing. Clara spoke to the waiter. "I have a table for two under the name Clara López." He looked for her name on a list.
The waiter looked at the list again. Her table was reserved for Saturday. Clara checked the message on her phone. It was true. The reservation was for the next day. "Sorry, I chose the wrong date."
Martín was very hungry. He already wanted to look for another restaurant. Then the waiter pointed to a table near the door. It was small and only had one chair. "I can bring another chair," he said. The friends agreed.
Clara ordered soup and Martín ordered chicken with rice. The food arrived quickly. During dinner they talked about their families and work. Clara was happy. The mistake did not ruin their plans.
Afterward they asked for the bill and canceled Saturday's reservation. Before leaving, they thanked the waiter for his help. Then they walked together to the square. They still had time for an ice cream.