School Lunch in Spain
Signing up for the school canteen, asking about grants, allergies and menus, and talking about lunch with your child.
In Spain, school lunch is optional: kids who 'se quedan al comedor' pay a monthly fee, and families with lower income can apply for a 'beca de comedor' through the regional government, usually with the previous year's tax return. Schools publish the monthly menu and offer allergy menus and a 'dieta blanda' when a child has been ill. The cards follow a parent asking another mum, the school office and their own son about the canteen.
- 1
¿Crees que nos dan la beca de comedor?
Do you think we'd qualify for the lunch grant?
- 2
¿Cómo se pide?
How do you apply for it?
- 3
¿Tu hija se queda al comedor?
Does your daughter stay for school lunch?
- 4
¿Cuánto es al mes?
How much is it a month?
- 5
¿Se pueden coger días sueltos?
Can you book odd days?
- 6
Es alérgico a los frutos secos.
He's allergic to nuts.
- 7
¿Tenéis menú para alérgicos?
Do you have an allergy menu?
- 8
¿Dónde puedo ver el menú de este mes?
Where can I see this month's menu?
- 9
Depende de la renta de la familia.
It depends on the family's income.
- 10
Hay que llevar la declaración de la renta del año pasado.
You have to bring last year's tax return.
- 11
El plazo es en septiembre.
The deadline is in September.
- 12
Dice que la comida está malísima.
He says the food is horrible.
- 13
¿Te lo has comido todo?
Did you eat it all?
- 14
¿Qué has comido hoy?
What did you have for lunch today?
- 15
¿Otra vez lentejas?
Lentils again?
- 16
El pescado no lo prueba.
He won't even try fish.
- 17
Las monitoras del comedor son muy majas.
The lunch supervisors are really nice.
- 18
Hoy necesita dieta blanda, que ha estado malo de la tripa.
He needs a bland diet today, he's had an upset tummy.
- 19
¿Se puede domiciliar el pago?
Can you pay by direct debit?
- 20
Si quieres, rellenamos la solicitud juntas.
If you like, we'll fill in the form together.