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How to Say "Could we have more napkins" in Spanish
Politely ask for more napkins at a restaurant in a neutral, widely understood way.
¿Nos podría traer más servilletas?
nos poo-DYEH-rah trah-EHR mahs sehr-vee-YEH-tahsneutral
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Use this when you've run out of napkins during your meal and need more. It's a polite and direct way to get the server's attention for this specific request.
Alternatives
- ¿Podríamos tener más servilletas?Slightly more literal translation, also perfectly fine.
- ¿Me da más servilletas, por favor?A bit more direct, common in some regions.
Ways to get it wrong
Servilleta vs. Serviette
While 'serviette' exists, 'servilleta' is the standard word for napkin in Spanish.
Using 'poder' incorrectly
Make sure to use the conditional 'podría' or 'podríamos' for politeness, not the present tense 'puede'.
A small cultural note
In some Latin American countries, it's common to use 'toalla de papel' (paper towel) if the napkins are indeed made of paper, but 'servilleta' is generally understood for both paper and cloth napkins.
Frequently asked
how to ask for more napkins in spanish
You can say '¿Nos podría traer más servilletas?'. This is a polite and widely understood way to ask.
what is napkin in spanish
The most common word for napkin in Spanish is 'servilleta'. It works for both paper and cloth napkins.
is 'servilleta' formal or informal
'Servilleta' itself is just the word for napkin. The politeness comes from how you phrase the request, like using 'podría'.
