A2 Expression 격식체

¡Buen apetito!

Good appetite!

Wishing someone to enjoy their meal.

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문화적 배경

In Spain, '¡Que aproveche!' is extremely common, but '¡Buen apetito!' is preferred in formal restaurants or by staff. Mexicans are very polite about food. It is common to say 'Buen provecho' even to strangers as you leave a restaurant. In Argentina, 'Buen provecho' is the standard, but 'Buen apetito' is used in the context of high-end 'gastronomía'. Colombians often use 'Buen provecho' in a very warm, singing tone. 'Buen apetito' sounds a bit more 'international'.

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The 'Igualmente' Rule

If someone says '¡Buen apetito!' to you, always reply with 'Gracias, igualmente' (Thank you, likewise).

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Don't say 'Bueno'

Remember to drop the 'o'. 'Bueno apetito' is a classic beginner mistake.

Wishing someone to enjoy their meal.

💬

The 'Igualmente' Rule

If someone says '¡Buen apetito!' to you, always reply with 'Gracias, igualmente' (Thank you, likewise).

⚠️

Don't say 'Bueno'

Remember to drop the 'o'. 'Bueno apetito' is a classic beginner mistake.

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Regional Awareness

Use 'Buen apetito' in formal settings, but switch to 'Buen provecho' in Mexico to sound more like a local.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form of the phrase to use before a meal.

____ apetito!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Buen

'Buen' is the correct apocope form for the masculine noun 'apetito'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.

When should you say '¡Buen apetito!'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When the waiter places the food on the table.

It is a pre-meal greeting.

Complete the dialogue.

Anfitrión: 'La cena está servida. ¡Buen ______!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: apetito

'Buen apetito' is the standard set phrase.

What is the most polite response to '¡Buen apetito!'?

Camarero: '¡Buen apetito!' Cliente: '________'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Muchas gracias, igualmente.

'Igualmente' (Likewise) is the standard polite response.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

When to say it

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Settings

  • Restaurants
  • Family Dinners
  • Weddings
  • Business Lunches

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form of the phrase to use before a meal. Choose A1

____ apetito!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Buen

'Buen' is the correct apocope form for the masculine noun 'apetito'.

Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation. situation_matching A2

When should you say '¡Buen apetito!'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: When the waiter places the food on the table.

It is a pre-meal greeting.

Complete the dialogue. Fill Blank A2

Anfitrión: 'La cena está servida. ¡Buen ______!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: apetito

'Buen apetito' is the standard set phrase.

What is the most polite response to '¡Buen apetito!'? dialogue_completion B1

Camarero: '¡Buen apetito!' Cliente: '________'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Muchas gracias, igualmente.

'Igualmente' (Likewise) is the standard polite response.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, it is understood everywhere, though 'Buen provecho' is more common in daily life in Latin America.

Yes, it is very polite to say it to someone who is about to eat, even if you don't know them.

'Buen apetito' is slightly more formal and focuses on the desire to eat; 'Buen provecho' is more common and focuses on the food being good for you.

관련 표현

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Buen provecho

similar

Enjoy your meal

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Que aproveche

similar

May it benefit you

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A comer

builds on

Time to eat

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Disfruten

similar

Enjoy

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