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Spanish Phrase

¿Trae algún acompañamiento?

/ˈtɾa.e aˈɣun a.kom.paˈɲa.mjen.to/
Meaning"Do you bring any side dish?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks a server or host whether a dish comes with any side dish or accompaniment. It is a courteous way to clarify what is included with a meal, especially in restaurants or at home when someone is serving food.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are ordering at a restaurant, asking a waiter if a main course includes a side, or when you want to know what extra items (like rice, beans, salad) might accompany a dish.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Traealgúnacompañamiento?

1

Trae (present)

Third‑person singular of the verb *traer* (to bring). Used here as a polite third‑person form when speaking to a server.

2

algún

Indefinite adjective meaning “any”. It must agree in gender and number with the noun that follows (masculine singular *acompañamiento*).

3

acompañamiento

Masculine singular noun meaning “side dish, accompaniment”. Common in restaurant contexts.

4

Inverted question

Spanish questions are marked with opening (¿) and closing (?) punctuation; the verb often comes before the subject for politeness.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Trae algún acompañamiento?

Do you bring any side dish?

Sí, le ofrecemos papas fritas o una ensalada.

Yes, we offer fries or a salad.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Traes algún acompañamiento?

    Use *trae* (third‑person) when addressing a server; *traes* is second‑person singular and sounds too informal.

  • ¿Trae un acompañamiento?

    When you mean “any”, the indefinite adjective *algún* is required; *un* implies a specific side dish.

  • ¿Trae algunos acompañamientoes?

    The noun *acompañamiento* is singular here; the plural would be *acompañamientos* and changes the meaning.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Incluye algún acompañamiento?

    Does it include any side dish?

  • ¿Tiene algún acompañamiento?

    Does it have any side dish?

  • ¿Qué acompañamiento trae?

    What side dish does it come with?

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Cultural Tip

In many Latin American countries meals are traditionally served with at least one accompaniment (rice, beans, plantains, or a salad). Asking politely shows you’re interested in the full experience and helps avoid surprises on the bill. In formal settings, using the third‑person form *trae* (instead of *traes*) is considered more courteous when speaking to staff.