A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "What's in this dish" in Spanish
Ask about the ingredients in a dish at a restaurant with this common Spanish phrase.
¿Qué lleva este plato?
keh YEH-vah ES-teh PLAH-tohneutral
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Use this when you're looking at a menu and want to know what's in a particular dish. It's also perfect for asking the waiter to describe the ingredients.
Alternatives
- ¿De qué está hecho este plato?Focuses more on the preparation or main components.
- ¿Qué tiene este plato?A bit more direct, can sometimes imply asking about a problem.
Ways to get it wrong
Using 'trae' instead of 'lleva'
'Trae' means 'brings', while 'lleva' means 'carries' or 'contains' in this context.
Confusing 'plato' with 'plato'
While 'plato' means 'dish', it can also mean 'plate', so context is key.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it's common to ask about ingredients to avoid allergens or simply out of curiosity about local cuisine.
Frequently asked
what ingredients in this dish spanish
The most common way to ask is '¿Qué lleva este plato?'. This directly inquires about the components of the dish.
how to ask waiter about food ingredients in spanish
You can point to the menu item and ask '¿Qué lleva este plato?'. Alternatively, you could ask '¿Me puede decir qué lleva este plato?' for a slightly more polite request.
spanish for what is in my food
To ask about a specific dish, use '¿Qué lleva este plato?'. If you want to ask generally about what's in your food, you might say '¿Qué ingredientes tiene esto?'.
