Expression · A2 · Spanish glossary
Buen provecho: enjoy your meal
buen provecho
Pronunciation: bwehn proh-BEH-choh (stress the capital letters)
Buen provecho means “enjoy your meal” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: enjoy your meal
- How to say it: bwehn proh-BEH-choh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “buen provecho” means and how to use it
Buen provecho is said to people who are eating or about to eat. It is a polite way to wish them a good meal.
Examples with audio
- Buen provecho, que lo disfruten.Enjoy your meal, may you enjoy it.
- Buen provecho a todos.Enjoy your meal, everyone.
- Buen provecho. Gracias, igualmente.“Enjoy your meal.” “Thank you, you too.”
Usage tip
It is common in Latin America to say it to strangers at nearby tables, and in a restaurant to the waiter. It has no direct equivalent in English.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “enjoy your meal” in Spanish?
“enjoy your meal” in Spanish is “buen provecho.” It is pronounced bwehn proh-BEH-choh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “buen provecho”?
Say bwehn proh-BEH-choh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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