A2Spanish

Takeaway & Delivery

These phrases will help you order food to go or for delivery, give your address, ask about fees, and handle missing items.

Key Phrases

Voice
Ordering to take away · 2 ways to say it

Para llevar, por favor.

casual

To go, please.

The most common and natural way to order food to take away.

¿Puedo hacer un pedido para llevar?

neutral

Can I place an order to take away?

Use this to ask politely if they offer a takeaway option.

Ordering for delivery

¿Tienen servicio a domicilio?

neutral

Do you have delivery service?

The phrase 'a domicilio' specifically means delivery to your home.

Giving your address

Mi dirección es calle Mayor, número tres.

neutral

My address is Mayor street, number three.

Asking about delivery time · 2 ways to say it

¿Cuánto va a tardar?

casual

How long is it going to take?

¿A qué hora va a llegar el pedido?

neutral

What time is the order going to arrive?

A slightly more complete way to ask when the food will come.

Asking about the delivery fee

¿Cuánto cuesta el envío?

neutral

How much is the delivery fee?

Stating payment method

Voy a pagar con tarjeta.

neutral

I am going to pay by card.

Delivery drivers often carry portable card machines.

Reporting a problem · 2 ways to say it

Falta algo aquí.

casual

Something is missing here.

You can say this directly to the driver if you check the bag immediately.

Mi pedido llegó, pero no está completo.

neutral

My order arrived, but it is not complete.

A good way to start a phone call to the restaurant to report a missing item.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
Hola, ¿tienen servicio a domicilio hoy?
Staff
Sí, claro. ¿Qué quiere pedir?
Customer
Quiero una pizza grande y un refresco.
Staff
Perfecto. ¿Cuál es su dirección?
Customer
Calle San Martín, número diez.
Staff
Muy bien. Son veinte euros.
Customer
¿Cuánto cuesta el envío?
Staff
El envío es gratis. Va a llegar en treinta minutos.
Customer
Genial. Voy a pagar con tarjeta.
Staff
Perfecto. El repartidor va a salir pronto.

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