Whether it is a Spanish restaurant in Spain or in your neighborhood, this short Spanish food dictionary will help you when ordering from the menu.
Spanish vegetables and legumes words (verduras y legumbres)
Alubias – Beans
Ajo – Garlic
Apio – Celery
Cebolla – Onion
Champiñones – Mushrooms
Col – Cabbage
Coliflor – Cauliflower
Espárrago – Asparagus
Espinaca – Spinach
Garbanzos – Chick peas
Judías verdes – Green beans
Lechuga – Lettuce
Lentejas – Lentils
Patata – Potato
Pepino – Cucumber
Pimiento – Pepper
Puerro – Leak
Rabanitos – Radishes
Tomate – Tomato
Zanahoria – Carrot
Spanish fish and seafood words (pescados y mariscos)
Almeja – Clam
Anchoa – Anchovy
Atún – Tuna
Bacalao – Cod
Calamar – Squid
Camarón – Prawn
Gamba – Prawn
Lenguado – Sole
Lubina – Sea bass
Mejillón – Mussel
Merluza – Hake
Ostra – Oyster
Pescadilla – Whiting
Pulpo – Octopus
Salmón – Salmon
Salmón ahymado – Smoked salmon
Salmonete – Red mullet
Sardina – sardine
Trucha – Trout
Spanish meat words (carne)
Bistec – Steak
Buey – Beef
Callos – Tripe
Cerdo – Pork
Chuleta – Chop
Conejo – Rabbit
Cordero – Lamb
Faisán – Pheasant
Gallina – Hen
Ganso – Goose
Hígado – Liver
Jamón – Ham
Lengua – Tongue
Pato – Duck
Pavo – Turkey
Pichón – Pigeon
Pollo – Chicken
Riñones – Kidneys
Salchichas – Sausages
Solomillo – Fillet steak
Ternera – Veal
Spanish fruit words (frutas)
Albaricoque – Apricot
Almendra – Almond
Avellana – Hazelnut
Cereza – Cherry
Ciruela – Plum
Dátiles – Dates
Frambuesa – Raspberry
Fresa – Strawberry
Granada – Pomergranate
Grosella – Gooseberry
Higo – Fig
Mandarina – Mandarin
Melacotón – Peach
Melón – Melon
Manzana – Apple
Membrillo – Quince
Naranja – Orange
Nuez – Walnut
Pera – Pear
Piña – Pineapple
Plátano – Banana
Pomelo – Grapefruit
Spanish dessert words (postres)
Flan – Cream caramel
helado – Ice cream
Macedonia de frutas – Fruit salad
Pastel – Pie
Tarta – Cake
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