# Spanish: Gender and the Menu

Difficulty: beginner

In Spanish, everything has a gender. 'La carta' and 'las entradas' are feminine, while 'los platos fuertes' is masculine. Matching your 'el/la' or 'los/las' to the noun makes your Spanish sound polished!

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [la carta](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-menu.md) | /la kˈaɾta/ | the menu |
| [las entradas](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-appetizers.md) | /las entɾˈaðas/ | the appetizers |
| [los platos fuertes](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-main-courses.md) | /los plˈatos fwˈeɾtes/ | the main courses |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Gender and the Menu" in Spanish?

In Spanish, everything has a gender. 'La carta' and 'las entradas' are feminine, while 'los platos fuertes' is masculine. Matching your 'el/la' or 'los/las' to the noun makes your Spanish sound polish...

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Using 'Estoy' for Location](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/using-estoy-for-location.md) (beginner)
- [The Magic of 'Me Regala'](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/the-magic-of-me-regala.md) (beginner)
- [The Five Pure Vowels](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/the-five-pure-vowels.md) (beginner)

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