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What does “Que aproveche” mean in Spanish?

She cooks a pumpkin tart, sits down, and says “Que aproveche” before her first bite. In Spain this is the everyday thing people say at the table, like “enjoy your meal.” You can say it to others when they start eating, or to yourself when you sit down alone, as she does here. It is warm and casual, not formal. In Spain you hear this more than “buen provecho,” which is more common across Latin America.

Spoken in the clip: “Que aproveche.” → “Enjoy your meal.” It comes from the verb “aprovechar” (to make good use of something), so you are wishing someone a meal they enjoy and that does them good. Plain examples: - A waiter sets down your plate: “Aquí tiene. Que aproveche.” (“Here you go. Enjoy your meal.”) - You pass people eating lunch: “¡Que aproveche!” (“Enjoy!”) - The fuller form is “buen provecho,” common across Latin America; “que aproveche” is heard a lot in Spain. Usage notes: It works whether one person or many are eating. People often say it on their way past a table, even to strangers, just to be polite.