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February 9, 2021 by Sofía Godoy Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

Ordering Pizza in Spanish: A Vocab Guide for Kids

Happy National Pizza Day! Today I’m paying homage to your kids’ favorite meal and chosen dish for weekends, birthdays, and special occasions. In this blog post, I’m teaching you all there is to know about ordering pizza in Spanish like a native speaker. 

Everybody loves pizza. It’s a dish that brings us together during its preparation and a meal that tastes better when shared. Join me as I give you a list of useful phrases, vocabulary, and pizza related activities ideal for teaching and practicing conversational Spanish with your children and students. 

How to Ask for Pizza in Spanish

Whether you’re ordering over the phone, sitting at a fancy pizzería, or preparing your own at home—knowing the basics is key for this fun lesson. Like in the English-speaking world, pizza in Spanish also comes in a variety of presentations and sizes. Let’s take a look at a few phrases you can use for when you feel like having some pizza in Spanish:

Quisiera ordenar una pizza por favor.
I would like to order a pizza please.

¿Quieren pedir pizza?
Do you want to order pizza? 

Hagamos pizza para cenar.
Let’s make pizza for dinner. 

Se me antoja una pizza.
I’m craving pizza.

¿Sabes preparar pizza?
Can you prepare pizza?

Me encanta la pizza.
I love pizza.

EnglishSpanish
slice la rebanada de pizza
personal sized la pizza personal
pizza to sharela pizza para compartir
small sizela pizza pequeña
medium sizela pizza mediana
large pizzala pizza grande
extra large pizzala pizza extra grande
two for one pizzala pizza dos por uno
half price pizzala pizza a mitad de precio
specialty pizzala pizza de especialidad
one ingredient pizzala pizza de un ingrediente
vegetarian pizzala pizza vegetariana
vegan pizzala pizza vegana
gluten-free pizzala pizza sin gluten

Pizza Dough and Crust

Remember pizza is an Italian dish, so no matter if it’s in English or Spanish; we’re all taking from the Italian techniques and varieties. Spanish language also borrows americanismos and italianismos, especially when it comes to food, so don’t be surprised if vocabulary stays the same or is similar. Let’s face it—pizza in Spanish-speaking countries is made exactly the same way it’s made all over the world.  

An important element of pizza is la masa (dough) and la corteza or la orilla (crust). A great pizza has a great crust. It doesn’t matter if it’s in Spanish or English, all pizza should have a crispy and yummy crust! 

For making standard pizza dough, you require a few basic ingredients like agua (water), levadura (yeast), harina de trigo (wheat flour), azúcar (sugar), aceite de oliva (olive oil), and sal (salt). You can add extra spices to the dough such as romero (rosemary), oregano (oregano), and albahaca (basil). 

Teach your kids how to make masa de pizza in Spanish following this step-by-step recipe. 

Now you’ve got the main ingredient down, you can focus on the unique ways the crust is presented. Let’s take a look at dough and crust related vocabulary. 

EnglishSpanish
thin crustla masa delgada
thick crustla pan pizza / pizza de masa gruesa
stuffed crustla orilla de queso
crustla corteza / masa
brick oven pizzala pizza al horno de leña
deep dish pizzala pizza estilo deep dish
New York style pizzala pizza estilo Nueva York
cauliflower crustla pizza de coliflor

Me gusta la pizza de masa delgada.
I like thin crust pizza.

Quiero mi pizza con orilla de queso por favor.
I want my pizza with cheese stuffed crust please.

La pizza al horno de leña es mi favorita.
Brick oven pizza is my favorite. 

Me fascina el queso, quiero una pizza estilo deep dish.
I love cheese, I want a deep dish pizza.

No me gusta la pizza de masa gruesa.
I don’t like pizza with a thick crust. 

Quiero una rodaja de pizza estilo Nueva York. 
I want a slice of New York pizza.

Soy alérgica al gluten, quisiera mi pizza de coliflor.
I’m allergic to gluten, I’d like my pizza with cauliflower crust. 

Say Cheese and Salsa!

There’s so many options for you to make your pizza in Spanish extra cheesy, saucy, and delicious. From choosing traditional style salsa to adding quirky things like barbeque, or in the case of Guatemala you’ll find a Chapina-styled pizza with frijoles instead of sauce. Perfect for those who dare to try new things!

The bottom line is pizza leaves room for all tastes! A few types of cheeses and salsa names you need to have down for placing your order of pizza in Spanish are:

EnglishSpanish
cheeseel queso
saucela salsa
mozzarella cheeseel queso mozzarella
cheddar cheeseel queso cheddar
provolone cheeseel queso provolone
pecorino cheeseel queso pecorino
parmesan cheeseel queso parmesano
blue cheeseel queso azul
goat cheeseel queso de cabra
four-cheese pizzala pizza cuatro quesos
gouda cheeseel queso gouda
ricotta cheeseel queso ricota
classic saucela salsa clásica
marinara saucela salsa marinara
homemade saucela salsa casera
mushroom saucela salsa con hongos
bolognese saucela salsa boloñesa
bechamel saucela salsa bechamel
pestola salsa pesto
balsamic vinegar / glazeel vinagre balsámico / glaseado balsámico
barbeque saucela salsa barbacoa
hot saucela salsa picante

A World of Never-ending Toppings

Now you’ve got the crust, sauce, and cheeses down; it’s time for the part that makes any pizza truly special! There’s a variety of colorful toppings and ingredients that just don’t seem to end, especially with the new trend of extravagant creative presentations you’ll find at any pizzería. This list of ingredients is ideal for making your pizza in Spanish extra savory with spices, cold cuts, vegetables, and meats. 

EnglishSpanish
hamel jamón
pineapplela piña
green bell pepperel chile pimiento / pimiento verde
oliveslas aceitunas
anchovieslas anchoas
tomatoel tomate
italian sausagela salchicha italiana
baloneyel boloni / mortadela
ground beefla carne molida
onionla cebolla
pepperoniel pepperoni
artichokela alcachofa
arugulala arugula
spinachla espinaca
chickenel pollo
shrimplos camarones
mushroomslos hongos
baconel tocino
garlicel ajo
jalapeño / chipotle / habanero pepperel chile jalapeño / chile chipotle / chile habanero

Placing your Pizza Order

The time’s come for you and your students to practice lessons learned. Let’s see some vocabulary in action applied to conversations.

Ordering Pizza Over the Phone

Operador: ¡Hola! ¿Puedo tomar su orden?
Tú: Si porfavor, quiero pedir una pizza para la dirección 123 Calle Smith. 
Operador: ¿De qué tamaño e ingredientes desea su pizza?
Tú: Quiero una pizza mediana, con queso mozzarella y queso parmesano, tocino, alcachofa y aceitunas.
Operador: Perfecto, ¿quisiera agregar algo más?
Tú: Sí, por favor, quiero mi pizza con masa delgada y con extra de salsa. 
Operador: Gracias por su orden, su total es de $8.00. El repartidor lo visitará en 30 minutos.

Operator: Hello! Can I take your order?
You: Yes please, I’d like to order a pizza for 123 Smith Street. 
Operator: What size and ingredients would you like?
You: I’d like a medium pizza, with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, bacon, artichokes, and olives.
Operator: Perfect, would you like to add anything else?
You: Yes please, I’d like my pizza with a thin crust and extra sauce.
Operator: Thank you for your order, your total is $8.00. The delivery man will be there in 30 minutes. 

Ordering Pizza at a Restaurant

Mesero: Bienvenidos, me gustaría recomendarles nuestra especialidad hawaiana con pollo y barbacoa ¿qué desean ordenar?
Tú: Hola, queremos compartir una pizza mediana. Con masa delgada, queso provolone y parmesano, anchoas, pepperoni y cebolla.
Mesero: Listo, ¿desean ordenar algo de tomar?

Server: Welcome, I’d like to recommend our hawaian special with chicken and barbecue. What would you like to order? 
You: Hi, we’d like to share a medium pizza. With thin crust, provolone and parmesan cheese, anchovies, pepperoni, and onions.
Server: All set, would you like anything to drink?

Fun Activities for Practicing

Learning all about pizza in Spanish is an engaging and practical way of getting your kids and students comfortable with conversational skills, likes, and dislikes. I’ve put together a list of activities you can include in your homeschool curriculum or if you want to spice up the Spanish classes for your little ones. 

Soy una Pizza

Ideal for Preschool and Elementary students

Kick off a practice round with the little ones by learning and singing the words of the song Soy una Pizza by Michelle Diamond. 

The lyrics allow the student to learn more about the ingredients they like and don’t like in their pizza and introduces the concept of con or sin (with or without). For completing this hands-on activity, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Teach the song with plenty of emotion and have the student draw their ideal pizza, have them use the ingredients in the song or give them a list from the topping vocabulary table.
  2. Use pictures to talk about different styles of pizza in Spanish, a takeout menu with photos can come in handy. 
  3. Compare each other’s pizza to spot similarities and differences. For example, asking your students if the pizza is sin jamón (without ham), con anchoas (with anchovies), or con todo (with everything). 
  4. Finish off with a sing-along and sharing stories about people wanting funky and quirky ingredients on their pizza.

Pizza Party

Ideal for Middle School and High School

Get teenagers involved by hosting a pizza party and cooking class! Have each student select a recipe in English for their favorite pizza type. Get all the ingredients and do everything from scratch, from the dough, to the salsa, to putting all the toppings together. Have each student rewrite the recipe of the pizza in Spanish and present their creation to the class! I recommend this activity for a small classroom or if you’re homeschooling your children. 

If you want to make it extra and have a larger classroom, you can set up a scavenger hunt at the supermarket. Divide your class into teams and your students can source the ingredients following a list in Spanish. First team to complete the list gets to choose what pizza recipe to make for the whole class. Enjoy and taste your rewarding creations together. 

Pizza Mix and Match

Ideal for Spanish students any age

A good old game of mixing and matching never gets old! Prepare a set of 12  to 20 flashcards, on the first half you need to write the names of the ingredients in Spanish and on the other half you need to add pictures of the ingredients of your choice. Lay the cards down and have the student mix and match each ingredient to the name in Spanish. Using flashcards works perfect at any level, it’s a great way to memorize and practice vocabulary. You can hand-make your own flashcards or print out this set for your use. 

Build your Own Pizza

Ideal for Elementary students

Prepare some templates and get your students ready to practice vocabulary with a build your own pizza activity! You’ll need the following material:

  1. A piece of paper with a six-slice pizza for the students to cut and color.
  2. A selection of pictures of actual size ingredients for the student to cut and color, divide these into carnes (meats), vegetales (vegetables), especias (spices), and extras (cheese, sauces, and more. 
  3. A step-by-step script on how to order a pizza in Spanish.

Divide the students in pairs and have them take orders from each other, following the script you gave them. Each pair should recreate each other’s orders using the cutouts. Allow them to use as many ingredients as possible to practice their understanding of vocabulary, each pair should present each other’s pizza using appropriate vocabulary, and a creative name for it to go on the class pizza menu. 

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¡Hora de Comer Pizza!

I hope this list of vocabulary and activities works as a good resource for all things related to Pizza in Spanish and takes you a long way in practicing conversation with your kids. If there’s one thing I can say after writing this blog post, es que tengo muchas ganas de comer pizza. 

But before heading out for a cheesy saucy slice, I suggest you join us for a free trial class with our native Spanish-speaking teachers from Guatemala. Not only will they teach you more food related vocabulary, they’ll improve your fluency and you’ll be ordering pizza in Spanish before you know it.

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