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How do you say "bon appetit" in Spanish?
Buen provecho
In Spanish, "bon appetit" is Buen provecho.
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Pronunciation
'Buen provecho' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
Grammar notes
Buen provecho is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
bon appetit
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How to remember Buen provecho
Say 'Buen provecho' as if you genuinely needed it for bon appetit right now, giving the words a sense of urgency that helps them stick.
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Questions about Buen provecho
How do you pronounce Buen provecho?
'Buen provecho' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
Is Buen provecho formal or casual?
Buen provecho is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Buen provecho used in Spanish?
Buen provecho is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (bon appetit).
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