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Spanish Phrase

Aquí tienes la carta de bebidas.

/aˈki ˈtjɛ.nes la ˈkaɾ.ta ðe βeˈβi.ðas/
Meaning"Here is the drinks menu."
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Meaning

The speaker is giving the listener the drinks menu, typically in a restaurant or bar. It conveys a friendly, informal tone, as the waiter addresses the customer with ‘tú’.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you hand a customer the list of drinks, after they are seated or when they ask for options. It works in cafés, restaurants, hotels, and any setting where a beverage list is presented.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Aquítieneslacartadebebidas.

1

Aquí (adverb)

‘Aquí’ indicates a location that is close to the speaker, equivalent to ‘here’ in English.

2

tienes (verb tener)

Second‑person singular present of ‘tener’; in this context it works like ‘here you have’ or ‘here is’.

3

la carta (noun)

Feminine noun meaning ‘menu’ or ‘list’; the definite article ‘la’ matches its gender and number.

4

de bebidas (prepositional phrase)

‘de’ introduces the type of menu – ‘of drinks’; ‘bebidas’ is a plural feminine noun.

5

Verb + object for handing over

Spanish often uses ‘tener’ + object to hand something to someone, e.g., ‘tienes el libro’ = ‘here’s the book.’

🗨In Conversation

A

Aquí tienes la carta de bebidas.

Here is the drinks menu.

¡Gracias! ¿Qué me recomiendas?

Thanks! What do you recommend?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Aquí tiene la carta de bebidas.

    In formal contexts you should use ‘tiene’ (usted) instead of ‘tienes’ (tú).

  • Aquí tienes la carta de bebida.

    ‘Carta de bebida’ is singular and sounds odd; the menu lists many drinks, so use the plural ‘bebidas’.

  • Aquí tienes la carta de la bebidas.

    Do not add an extra article before ‘bebidas’; ‘de la bebidas’ is ungrammatical.

↔Alternatives

  • Aquí está la carta de bebidas.

    Here is the drinks menu.

  • Esta es la carta de bebidas.

    This is the drinks menu.

  • Le entrego la carta de bebidas.

    I’m giving you the drinks menu.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the waiter will present the menu after you’re seated, often saying ‘Aquí tienes…’ with a smile. Using ‘tú’ (tienes) is common in casual settings; in more formal restaurants you might hear ‘Aquí tiene la carta de bebidas’ (using the formal ‘usted’).