Menu translations made simple

See how common menu phrases and price signs turn into clear choices you can order with confidence.

Example 1: sharing tapas in Spain

You're in a Spanish restaurant and see PARA COMPARTIR above Pan con tomate 6,50, Gambas al ajillo 14, and Pulpo a la gallega 18. PARA COMPARTIR means 'to share'—it is a section title, not a dish.

The translated menu keeps each dish beside its own price. Show the original Spanish name to the server when you order, and everyone knows exactly which dish you mean.

Pan con tomate → Tomato bread · 6.50
Gambas al ajillo → Garlic shrimp · 14
Pulpo a la gallega → Galician-style octopus · 18

Example 2: 'extra noodles +¥6' is not a dish

On a Chinese menu, 红烧牛肉面 ¥38 and 番茄鸡蛋面 ¥30 are dishes. 加面 +¥6 means add extra noodles for ¥6, so it belongs with your order instead of appearing as another main dish.

Keeping the plus sign makes the choice clear: your noodles cost ¥38 or ¥30, and an extra portion costs ¥6 more.

红烧牛肉面 → Braised beef noodles · ¥38
番茄鸡蛋面 → Tomato and egg noodles · ¥30
加面 → Extra noodles · +¥6

Quick guide to common price signs

Small signs can change what you pay. Read them together with the words beside them.

14 / 22 usually means two sizes, such as small and large or glass and bottle.
MP means market price—ask the server for today's price.
+3 means that option costs 3 more.
12,50 € is the same style of price as €12.50, written the local way.

A 10-second check before ordering

Before you show the order to the server, check three things: no dish is missing, each price sits beside the right dish, and extras still have their + sign.

If you have an allergy or dietary need, ask the restaurant directly. A translation can explain the menu, but only the restaurant can confirm ingredients and kitchen handling.

Is every dish included?
Is each price beside the right dish?
Do extras and upgrades still show their + sign?

Questions or feedback?

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