Food and beverages in Spanish
Learning vocabulary related to food and drink in Spanish is essential to fully experience the Hispanic culture. Gastronomy is a fundamental part of the identity and lifestyle in Spanish-speaking countries, and understanding this vocabulary allows you to enjoy a wide variety of dishes and drinks.
Beverages in Spanish
| Common beverages | Translation | Alcoholic beverages | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua | Water | Cerveza | Beer |
| Café | Coffee | Vino | Wine |
| Té | Tea | Whisky | Whiskey |
| Zumo / Jugo | Juice | Ron | Rum |
| Refresco | Gaseosa / Soda | Cóctel | Coktail |
| Smoothie | Smoothie | ||
| Leche | Milk | ||
| Agua mineral | Mineral Water |
Meats
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Carne de Res | Beef |
| Carne de Cerdo | Porl |
| Pollo | Chicken |
| Pavo | Turkey |
| Cordero | Lamb |
| Filete | Steak |
| Estofado | Stew |
| Asado | Roast |
| Salchicha | Sausage |
| Hamburguesa | Hamburger |
| Embutido | Cold cuts / Deli meat |
| Chuleta | Chop |
Fish
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Salmón | Salmon |
| Atún | Tuna |
| Trucha | Trout |
| Merluza | Hake |
| Pescado Blanco | White fish |
| Dorado | Dorado |
| Sardina | Sardine |
| Marisco | Seafood |
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Vegetables
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Zanahoria | Carrot |
| Brócoli | Broccoli |
| Espinaca | Spinach |
| Lechuga | Lettuce |
| Patata | Potato |
| Calabaza | Pumpkin / Squash |
| Cebolla | Onion |
| Tomate | Tomato |
| Pimiento | Bell pepper |
| Ajo | Garlic |
Fruits
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Manzana | Apple |
| Plátano | Banana |
| Naranja | Orange |
| Fresa | Strawberry |
| Uva | Grape |
| Piña | Pineapple |
| Sandía | Watermelon |
| Melón | Melon |
| Mango | Mango |
| Papaya | Papaya |
| Coco | Coconut |
| Guayaba | Guava |
| Limón | Lemon |
| Pomelo | Grapefruit |
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Desserts
- Pastel: Cake
- Yogur: Yogurt
- Helado: Ice cream
- Galleta: Cookie
- Tarta: Pie
- Flan: Flan
- Cupcake: Magdalena / Cupcake
- Brownie: Brownie
- Dulce de leche: Dulce de leche
- Natillas: Custard
- Chocolate: Chocolate
- Crema: Cream
- Mousse: Mousse
- Turrón: Nougat
- Churro: Churro
Expressions for ordering in a restaurant
- Saludos (Greetings):
- Spanish: "Hola, buenas tardes."
- English: "Hello, good afternoon."
- Pedir una Mesa (Requesting a Table):
- Spanish: "¿Podemos tener una mesa para ___ , por favor?"
- English: "Can we have a table for ____, please?"
- Pedir el Menú (Asking for the Menu):
- Spanish: "¿Nos puede traer el menú, por favor?"
- English: "Can you bring us the menu, please?"
- Ordenar una Bebida (Ordering a Drink):
- Spanish: "Un vaso de agua, por favor."
- English: "A glass of water, please."
- Preguntar por Recomendaciones (Asking for Recommendations):
- Spanish: "¿Qué plato nos recomienda?"
- English: "What do you recommend?"
- Consultar sobre Ingredientes (Inquiring about Ingredients):
- Spanish: "¿Este platillo lleva nueces?"
- English: "Does this dish contain nuts?"
- Hacer un Pedido (Placing an Order):
- Spanish: "Quisiera _____ por favor."
- English: "I would like _____, please."
- Personalizar el Pedido (Customizing the Order):
- Spanish: "Quisiera la ensalada sin cebolla, por favor."
- English: "I would like the salad without onions, please."
- Preguntar por Postres (Inquiring about Desserts):
- Spanish: "¿Cuáles son las opciones de postre?"
- English: "What are the dessert options?"
- Solicitar la Cuenta (Asking for the Check):
- Spanish: "La cuenta, por favor."
- English: "The check, please."
- Expresar Agradecimiento (Expressing Gratitude):
- Spanish: "Gracias por la atención, todo estuvo delicioso."
- English: "Thank you for the service, everything was delicious."
- Spanish: "La comida estuvo excelente, muchas gracias."
- English: "The food was excellent, thank you very much."
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Food and drink are fundamental aspects of everyday life. Learning this vocabulary allows you to communicate in essential situations, such as ordering in a restaurant, shopping for groceries or talking about your food preferences. To learn food vocabulary quickly, we recommend that you read product labels in Spanish and follow recipes in Spanish to familiarize yourself with culinary terms and instructions. If you have any questions or need more examples, feel free to contact us or visit our Spanish courses.
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