felicitaciones al chef
/feliθitaθjones al t͡ʃef/from spelling rules
The English phrase "compliments to the chef" is translated into Spanish as felicitaciones al chef.
This phrase is used to tell a server that the guest enjoyed the meal and wants the cook to be praised.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθitaθjones al tʃef/
Did you know?
- The word chef is a doublet of the Spanish words jefe and cabo. While they all share a distant linguistic ancestor, they have evolved to mean 'boss', 'corporal' and 'chef' respectively.
- While felicitaciones is used for the chef, it is the same word used to congratulate someone on their wedding or graduation.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might actually say dígale al cocinero que la comida estaba excelente instead of using the title chef. The word cocinero is the much more common, traditional way to refer to someone who cooks.
Examples in context
- Me ha encantado su cocina.I loved your cooking.
- Me has dejado sin palabras con tus platos.You've left me speechless with your dishes.
- El soufflé de chocolate estaba de rechupete. ¡Felicita al chef!The chocolate soufflé was out of this world. Please congratulate the chef!
- Por favor, transmita mis felicitaciones al chef.Please pass on my compliments to the chef.
- Todo estaba delicioso, felicitaciones al chef.Everything was delicious, compliments to the chef.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are finishing their meal at a restaurant.
- AlejandroLa comida estuvo increíble, Sofía.The food was incredible, Sofía.
- SofíaTienes razón, el pescado fue perfecto.You are right, the fish was perfect.
- AlejandroDile al camarero: felicitaciones al chef.Tell the waiter: compliments to the chef.
- SofíaLo haré ahora mismo, Alejandro.I will do it right now, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chef, CC BY-SA 4.0.
