¡Vamos de picnic! Spanish Words for a Perfect Outdoor Feast

Planning a picnic? Whether you’re venturing into the Spanish countryside or simply enjoying a meal outdoors with Spanish-speaking friends, knowing some key Spanish words and phrases can enhance your experience. This guide will equip you with the essential vocabulary for a fun and memorable picnic.

Essential Spanish Phrases for Your Picnic

Let’s start with some basic phrases to get your picnic going:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Let’s go on a picnic!	¡Vamos de picnic!	/bah-mos deh pee-kneeek/
Where should we have our picnic?	¿Dónde deberíamos hacer nuestro picnic?	/don-deh deh-beh-ree-ah-mos ah-sehr nwes-tro pee-kneeek/
Let’s find a nice spot.	Busquemos un buen lugar.	/bus-keh-mos oon bwen loo-gahr/
Can you help me with the blanket?	¿Puedes ayudarme con la manta?	/pweh-dehs ah-yoo-dahr-meh kon lah man-tah/
What do you want to eat?	¿Qué quieres comer?	/keh kye-rehs koh-mehr/
I’m hungry!	¡Tengo hambre!	/ten-go am-breh/
This is delicious!	¡Esto está delicioso!	/es-toh eh-stah deh-lee-thee-oh-soh/

Food and Drink Vocabulary

Now, let’s dive into the vocabulary for your picnic basket:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
Sandwich	Sándwich	/san-dwee-ch/
Salad	Ensalada	/en-sah-lah-dah/
Fruit	Fruta	/froo-tah/
Water	Agua	/ah-gwah/
Juice	Jugo	/hoo-goh/
Wine	Vino	/bee-noh/
Bread	Pan	/pahn/
Cheese	Queso	/keh-soh/
Cookies	Galletas	/gah-yeh-tahs/

Conversation Starters

To make your picnic more interactive, learn some conversation starters:

English	Spanish	Pronunciation
What a beautiful day!	¡Qué día tan bonito!	/keh dee-ah tahn boh-nee-toh/
I love the view here.	Me encanta la vista aquí.	/meh en-kan-tah lah bee-stah ah-kee/
Enjoy your meal!	¡Buen provecho!	/bwen proh-veh-choh/
What a delicious picnic!	¡Qué picnic tan delicioso!	/keh pee-kneeek tahn deh-lee-thee-oh-soh/

Tips for Using Spanish at Your Picnic

• Start with simple phrases and gradually introduce more complex vocabulary.
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – everyone appreciates the effort to communicate in another language.
• Practice speaking Spanish with friends or family before your picnic.
• Enjoy the experience and embrace the fun of learning a new language!

With these Spanish words and phrases, your next picnic will be even more enjoyable and memorable. ¡Buen provecho!