A
acorn - bellota
add – añadir
alfalfa – mielga
alligator - caimán
almonds –almendras
amberjack – carángido (pescado)
ambrosia – macedonia de frutas con coco
anchovy – anchoa
angler fish – pescado lofiforme
anemone – ortiga de mar
anise – anís
antelope – antílope
appetizer – entrada, aperitivo
apple – manzana
apricot - albaricoque
artichoke –alcachofa
arugula – rúcula
asparagus - espárrago
aspic - aspic, gelatina
aubergine - berenjena
avocado – aguacate
B
bacon – beicon
bagel – panecillo en forma de rosquilla
baked – horneado
balogna, baloney – fiambre de cerdo, mortadella
banana - plátano
barbecue - barbacoa / parrilla
barbel - barbo
basil - albahaca
bass - (sea bass) lubina - (stone bass) - cherna
basted - rociado
batter – albardilla, masa
bayleaf – laurel
bean curd - tofu
beans - habas/habichuelas/alubias/frijoles/judías
bean sprouts - brotes de soja
bechamel sauce - bechamel
beef - ternera, carne de vaca
beer - cerveza
beet, beetroot - remolacha
berry – nombre general para tipo de fruta que incluye fresa, frambuesa y mas
bird – pájaro, ave
biscuit – panecillo, galleta (dulce o salado)
bitter - agrio
black beans - alubias negras
blackberry - mora
blanch – escaldar
blood - sangre
bluefin – atún
bluefish - anjova
boiled - hervido
bone - hueso/espina
boned - deshuesado
borage – borraja
bouillion - caldo
bowl – cuenco
boysenberry – fruta cruce de frambuesa y mora
brain – seso
bramble - mora
brandy - coñac
bread - pan
breadcrumbs - migas de pan/pan rallado
bread stick - grisín, colín
breakfast - desayuno, desayunar
breast - (de ave) pechuga
bream - besugo
brisket – brazuelo (ternera)
broad beans - habas
broccoli - brócoli, brécol
broil -
broth - caldo
brown – marrón
browned - dorado
brown bread - pan integral
brown rice – arroz integral
brush - cepillar, cepillo
brussel sprouts - coles de Bruselas
buckwheat – alforfón
butter – mantequilla
butterfly – mariposa
buttermilk - suero de leche
butterscotch - caramelo duro hecho con azúcar
y mantequilla
C
cabbage - col
cake – pastel, tarta
can – lata
Canadian bacon – lomo de jamón
candy – golosina
candied - confitado
canneloni – canelones
cantaloupe - melón
capers – alcaparras
capon – capón
caramel – caramelo
caramelize – caramelizado
caraway – alcaravea
cardamom – cardamomo
carob – algarrobo
carp - carpa, barbo
carrot - zanahoria
carve - cortar/ trinchar carne
casaba melon – melón amarillo
cashew – anacardo
casserole - estofado
caster sugar - azúcar blanco de granulado muy fino
catsup – ketchup
cauliflower - coliflor
cayenne pepper - pimienta cayena
celery – apio
cereal – cereal, cereales (de desayuno)
chamomile – camomila, manzanilla
chard - acelgas
cheese - queso
cheesecake - tarta de queso
cherry – cereza
chervil – perifollo
chestnut - castaño
chicken - pollo
chicory - achicoria
chick peas - garbanzos
chill - enfriar
chip - patata frita (UK: caliente) (US: fría)
chive - cebollina
chocolate - chocolate
chopped - picado
chop – chuleta
chowder – una sopa espesa
cider - sidra
cinnamon – canela
citrus – cítrica
clams - almejas
clove - clavo
cloves of garlic - dientes de ajo
coat - rebozar
coarse - de grano grueso
cockle – berberecho
cocoa powder - cacao (en polvo)
coconut - coco
coconut milk - leche de coco
cod – bacalao
cold cuts - fiambres
combined – combinado
compote – fruta cocida
condensed milk – leche condensada
confectioner's custard - crema pastelera
confit – carne cocida y conservada en su jugo
conger eel - congrio
consistency -consistencia
cook – cocinar, cocinero
cooked ham, boiled ham - jamón York
cookie - galleta
coriander – cilantro
corn – maíz
corned beef – ternera cocida con especias
cornflakes - copos de maíz tostados
Cornish game hen – una raza pequeña de pollo
cottage cheese - requesón
cornflour - harina de maíz
courgette - calabacín
cover - cubrir
crab – cangrejo, cigalita
cranberry - arándano rojo
crayfish - (mar) langosta (pequeña) cigala (Río) cangrejo de río
cream – nata
creme caramel – flan
crisps - patatas fritas (frías)
crispy - crujiente, crocante
croaker – corvina
croquette – croqueta
crouton – cuscurro
crown roast – costillas de cerdo o cordero asadas
crumpet – panecillo salado tostado
cucumber – pepino
cuisine – cocina (tipo de comida)
cupcake - magdalena
curdle - cuajar
cumin – comino
currant – corinto
custard – natillas
D
dash – chorrito
deer - ciervo
dent - hueco
dessert - postre
diced - cortado en cuadritos
diet - régimen, dieta
digestive biscuit - galleta integral
dill - eneldo
dining room – comedor
dinner - cena
dinnertime - hora de cenar
dip - sumergir
dip - salsa para acompañar patatas u otra comida
dish - plato
dogfish - cazón
dough - masa
doughnut - donut, rosquilla
drain - escurrir
dress - (salad) aliñar
dressing - (n.) aliño
drumstick - muslo de pollo o pavo
dry - secar
duck – pato
E
edge – borde
eel – lamprea
egg - huevo
eggcup - huevera
eggnog - bebida de nata, azúcar y ron
eggplant - berenjena
egg white - clara de huevo
egg yolk - yema de huevo
endives – endibias
entree – plato principal, segundo plato
F
fennel - hinojo
fillets - filetes
filling - relleno
fine, finely – fino, en trozos menudos
fish – pescado
flounder – platija
flour - harina
foam - espuma
food - comida
food coloring - colorante alimenticio
fold - doblar
fork – tenedor
free range – corral (pollo)
french fries - patatas fritas (calientes)
french toast – torrija
frog legs – ancas de rana
frozen - congelado
fruit - fruta
fry – freír
G
game - caza
garlic - ajo
garnish - guarnición
gelatine - gelatina
gherkin – pepinillo
gilt head fish – dorada
ginger - jengibre
glaze - n. glaseado v. glasear
goat - cabra
golden - dorado
goose - ganso
gooseberry - grosella espinosa, uva espina
goosefish (angler fish) - rape
goulash - estofado al estilo húngaro
granary bread / flour - con granos de trigo malteado
granulated sugar - azúcar granulado
grape - uva
grapefruit - pomelo
grated – rallado
gratin - gratinado
gravy - salsa hecha con el jugo de la carne
gravy boat - salsera
grease - grasa
greased - engrasado
gray mullet - lisa, mújol
greengage - ciruela claudia
green pepper - pimiento verde
green beans – judías verdes
griddle - plancha
gridiron - parrilla
ground - molido, pulverizado, picado
grill - gratinar
grill - asar a la parrilla o a la brasa
grind – machacar
ground beef – ternera picada
grouper – mero
gristle - cartílago
groundnut - cacahuete
gruel - gachas
guava – guayaba
H
hake – merluza
half – mitad, media
ham – jamón york
hamburger – carne picada
hare -liebre
hen - gallina
herb – hierba
hotdog – perrito caliente
I
ice - hielo
ice cream - helado
icing sugar - azúcar glace
J
jam - mermelada
jelly - (dulce) gelatina, mermelada
jelly - (salado) gelatina, aspic
jugged hare - estofado de liebre
juice - jugo/zumo
juicy - jugoso
julienne – juliana
juniper – enebro
K
kid - cabrito
kidney beans - alubias rojas
kidney – riñon
king crab – centollo
kipper - arenque
kitchen - cocina
kiwi - kiwi
knife - cuchillo
knucklebone - hueso
kumquat - kumquat
L
ladle – cucharón
lard - manteca, grasa de cerdo
lamb – cordero
lambs lettuce - canónigos
layer - capa
leaf - hoja
leaves - hojas
leek - puerro
lemon – limón
lemongrass – hierbaluisa
lentils - lentejas
lettuce - lechuga
light – (v.)encender, (adj.)ligero
lima bean - frijol
lime - lima
liquidize - triturar
liver - higado
loaf – barra (de pan)
lobster – bogavante
long drink – cubata
lukewarm – tibia, templada
lunch, luncheon – comida (mediodía)
M
mace – macis
mackerel -- caballa
marrow - médula
main course - plato principal, segundo plato
marinade, marinate - dejar en adobo, marinar
market price – precio de mercado
mash - hacer puré
mature - (cheese, wine, whisky) añejo
mayonnaise - mayonesa
mead - hidromiel, aguamiel
meat - carne
meatball – albóndiga
medium – (carne) en su punto
medium-sized - de tamaño mediano
melted - derretido
melting point - punto de fusión
milk - leche
milk shake - batido, (de leche)
milky - lechoso ‹ coffee / tea › con mucha leche
mince - carne picada
minced beef - ternera picada
mince pork - cerdo picado
mineral water – agua mineral
still – natural, sin gas
sparkling – con gas
mint – menta, hierbabuena
mixed drink – coctel, cubata
molasses - melaza
monkfish – rape
morel - seta
muffin - magdalena
mulberry – mora
mullet – mújol, salmonete
mushrooms - champiñones
mussels - mejillones
mustard – mostaza
N
nectarine – nectarina
nettle – ortiga
noodles – pasta, tallarines
non-fattening – bajo en grasas, bajo en calorías
Norwegian lobster – langosta
nutmeg - nuez moscada
O
oats - copos de avena
octopus - pulpo
offal - despojos, asaduras, achuras
oil - aceite
oil - engrasar
omelette - tortilla francesa
onion - cebolla
olive – aceituna
open-faced – bocadillo sin tapa, montadito
orange – naranja
orégano - orégano
ostrich - avestruz
oven - horno
oxtail - rabo de buey
oyster – ostra
P
pan – cazo, sartén
pancake – crepe, tortita
paprika - pimentón
parsley – perejil
parsnip – chirivia
partridge - perdiz
pasta – pasta
pastrami – ternera curada con especias
pastry – masa, hojaldre, bollo
pasty - empanada, empanadilla
pâté, pate - paté
pea - guisante
peach - melocotón
peanut - cacahuete, maní
peanut butter - crema de cacahuete
pear - pera
pearl barley - cebada perlada
pecan - (nut) pacana, nuez (Méx)
peel - pelar
peeled - pelado
pepper – pimienta/tb. pimiento
peppercorns - granos de pimienta entera
perch – perca
pickle - pepinillo
pie - pastel, hojaldre relleno de carne, verduras o fruta
pike – lucio
pinch - pizca
pine kernels – piñones
pine nuts - piñones
pizza - pizza
pineapple – piña
platter - bandeja
plum - ciruela
poached – escalfado
pompano – palometa
poppyseed - semilla de amapola
porcini – boletus
pork – carne de cerdo
pork fat – tocino
porterhouse steak – (ternera) chuletón
potato starch - fécula
potatoes – patatas
poultry - ave
prawns - gambas
preserve - confitura, mermelada
preservative – conservante
pretzel - galleta salada (generalmente en forma de 8)
prosciutto – jamón serrano
prune - ciruela (seca)
pudding - budín, pudín, pudding; (postre)
puff pastry - hojaldre
pulses – alubias
pumpkin - calabaza
purée – puré
Q
quail - codorniz
quartered - cortado en cuatro
quince – membrillo
R
rabbit - conejo
radish - rábano
raisin – uva pasa
rare - (carne) poco hecho
rapini – grelos
raw - crudo
recipe – receta
red cabbage – lombarda
red pepper - pimiento rojo
red mullet - salmonete
refried beans - frijoles refritos
remove - quitar
rennet - cuajo
rennin - rennina
rest - descansar
rhubarb - ruibarbo
ribs - costillas
rice – arroz
ricotta – requesón
rind - cáscara
ripe - maduro
roast - asado/asar
roast beef - rosbi
roe - hueva
roll – rollito, panecillo
rosemary - romero
rub – frotar
rum – ron
rump – nalga
rye – centeno
S
saffron - azafrán
sage - salvia
salmon - salmón
salt cod - bacalao salado
salt - sal
salted - salado
sandwich – bocadillo, sandwich
sardines - sardinas
sauce - salsa
sausage - salchicha
sausage meat - carne de salchicha
sausage roll - salchicha envuelta en hojaldre
sauté - salteado
scald - escaldar
scallion – cebolleta
scallop – vieira
scrambled egg - huevos revueltos
sea bass – lubina
sea bream - besugo
seal - sellar
seafood – mariscos y pescado
seasoning – condimentos
seaweed - algas
seeds - semillas
shallot – cebolleta, ascalonia
shellfish - mariscos
shells - cáscaras
sherry - jerez
shoulder - paletilla, paleta
shrimp - langostino, camarón, gamba
simmer - cocinar a fuego lento
sirloin steak – solomillo
skate – raya
skewer - brocheta
skimmed milk - leche desnatada
skin - piel
skinned - pelado
sliced – cortado en rebanadas
sliced bread - pan de molde
smelt – pejerrey
smoked - ahumado
snack – (n.) un tentempié, (v.) comer algo ligero
snail - caracol
soak - remojar
soft drink - refresco (bebida no alcohólica)
sole – lenguado
sorbet - sorbete
sour - agrio
sour cream - nata agria
soy sauce - salsa de soja
spaghetti - espaguetis
spare ribs - costillas
spicy - picante
spinach - espinacas
spoon - cuchara
sprig - ramita
sprinkle – salpicar
squab – paloma
squash - calabaza
squeeze - exprimir
squid - calamar
stalk - tallo
steak - bistec
steam - vapor
stew – estofado, guiso
stiff - espeso
stir-fry - freír
stock - caldo
strain - colar
strawberry - fresa
strips - tiritas
stuff - rellenar
stuffing – relleno
sturgeon – esturión
suckling pig - lechón (cochinillo)
sugar - azucar
sultana - pasa sultana
sunflower – girasol
sweet - dulce
sweet and sour - agridulce
sweetbreads -mollejas
sweetcorn - maíz dulce
sweeten - endulzar, azucarar
sweetener - endulzante
sweet potato - batata
sweet roll – bollo
swordfish – emperador, pez espada
syrup – almíbar, sirope
T
tablespoon - cuchara
tail – cola
tangerine - mandarina, tangerina
tarragon - estragón
tartar sauce - salsa tártara
taste – sabor, saborear
t-bone steak – (ternera) chuletón
teaspoon - cucharita
tender - tierno
tenderloin - solomillo
tepid - tibio
thick - grueso, espeso
thicken - espesar
thinly slice - cortar en lonchas finas
thyme - tomillo
tie - atar
tin - lata
tinned - en lata
toast – tostada (de desayuno)
toasted - tostado
tofu - tofu, queso de soja
tomatoes – tomates
tongue – lengua
topping - lo que se pone encima de una base
toss - (ensalada) mezlar
trickle - chorro
trim - cortar
tripe - callos, tripa
trout – trucha
truffle – trufa
tuna – atún
turbot – gallo del mar
turkey – pavo
turnip – nabo
U
unleavened (bread)- pan ázimo, pan sin levadura
V
vanilla - vainilla
vinegar - vinagre
veal - ternera (de animal joven)
venison - venado
vodka – vodka
W
waffle - gofre
walnuts - nueces
warm - tibia
watercress - berro
wedge - pedazo grande
well-done – (carne) muy hecha
wheat - trigo
whipped cream - nata montada
whole – entero
whole wheat bread – pan integral
wild boar – jabalí
winkle – bígaro
woodcock – becada
Y
yolks - yemas
Yorkshire pudding - masa horneada a base de leche, huevos y harina
que se sirve tradicionalmente con el rosbif
Z
zest - cáscara, peladura
zucchini – calabacín
** Palabras para necesidades dietéticas:
“gluten free” – sin gluten para celíacos
“vegetarian” – para vegetarianos
“vegan” – sin productos animales
“without nuts” – sin frutos secos
“lactose free” – sin productos lácteos
“sugar free” – sin azúcar
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Spanish-English Glossary of Food Terms
A
abadejo – pollack
acedera - sorrel
aceite - oil
aceite de girasol -sunflower oil
aceite de oliva – olive oil
aceituna – olive
aceituna negra – black olive
aceituna verde – green olive
acelgas - chard
achicoria – chicory
achuras – intestines, offal
adereza – dressing, condiment
adobo - marinade
agridulce - sweet and sour
agrio - sour
agua mineral – mineral water
natural – still
con gas - sparkling
aguacate – avocado
aguja - sandpiper
ahumado – smoked
ajedrea – summer/winter savory
ajo - garlic
ajonjolí - sesame
albacora – albacore (tuna)
albahaca -basil
albardilla – fat wrapped around meat when cooking
albaricoque - apricot
albóndiga - meatball
alcachofa - artichoke
alcaparras – capers
alcaravea - caraway
alforfón - buckwheat
algarrobo - carob
algas - seaweed
alioli - garlic mayonnaise
aliño – dressing (as in salad dressing)
almejas - clams
almendras - almonds
almíbar – syrup
almidón - starch
altramuz – white lupin (bean)
alubias – pulses, beans
alubias negras - black beans
alubias rojas - kidney beans
anacardo - cashew
ancas de rana – frog legs
anchoa – pickled anchovy
androlla – type of pork sausage
angélica – garden angelica
anguila – freshwater eel
angula – baby eel
anís – anise
añadir/añadido – to add, added
añojo – meat (beef, veal) from an animal of 1-2 years of age
aperitivo – appetizer or aperitif
apio – celery
arándano – cranberry, blueberry
arbiello – type of pork sausage
arenque - herring
arenque ahumado – kipper, smoked herring
arroz - rice
asado/a – roasted, baked
ascalonia - shallot
aspic, gelatina - aspic
atún – tuna
ave - poultry
avellana - hazelnut
avena - oats
avestruz - ostrich
azafrán – saffron
azahar – orange flower (and the flower of other fruits)
azucar -sugar
azúcar glace -icing sugar
azúcar moreno – brown sugar
azul - blue
B
bacalao - cod
bacalao salado - salt cod
bajoca – green bean
baluchon – small bundle
bandeja - tray
bambú – bamboo
baño/bañado – coated, glazed
barbacoa – barbecue
barbo – barbel (carp)
barón – cut of lamb
barquillo – cone (ice cream)
barra – loaf (of bread), bar, counter
bastón – cut in a long, thin shape
batata – sweet potato
batido – milkshake
becada - woodcock
bechamel - bechamel sauce
beicón -bacon
bellota – acorn
berberecho - cockle
berenjena – aubergine, eggplant
berro – watercress
berza – green cabbage
besugo - sea bream
bígaro – winkle (snail)
birica – fresh sausage
bisbe - type of blood sausage
bisbot – pork sausage
bistec – steak
bizcocho – cake, coffee-cake, ladyfingers
blanca/o - white
bocadillo - sandwich on baguette-type bread
bodega – winery, wine cellar
boga – Iberian nase (ray finned fish)
bogavante – lobster
boletus – funghi porcini mushrooms
bollo – roll, sweet roll
bombón - bonbon
bonito - tuna
boquerones – salted anchovies
borde - edge
borraja – borage
botelo – Galician sausage
botillo – sausage typical to Leon
brasear/braseado – charcoal-grill
brócoli, brécol - broccoli
brocheta - skewer
brotes de soja - bean sprouts (soybean)
buey – beef from an animal of more than 4 years of age
buey del mar – pagurus crab
budín, pudín, pudding –pudding
buñuelo – fritter
burbuja - bubble
butifarra – Catalunyan sausage
C
caballa - mackerel
caballo – horse
cabello de angel – angel-hair
cabeza - head
cabra – goat
cabracho - scorpionfish
cabrito - kid
cacahuete - peanut
cacao – cocoa powder
caella – smooth dogfish
café – coffee
café solo – small, black espresso
café cortado – small espresso with a little milk
café con leche – coffee with milk
café americano – larger, black coffee
calabacín – courgette, zucchini
calabaza – pumpkin, squash
calamar - squid
caldo - broth or stock
caliente - hot
callos – tripe
camarón - shrimp
canela - cinnamon
canelones - cannelloni
cangrejo – crab
canónigos – lamb’s lettuce
caña – glass of draft beer
cañadillas – sea snails
cañita – small glass of draft beer/pastry roll
capa – layer
capón – capon
capricho – whim
carabinero – large, red shrimp
caracol – snail
caramelizado – caramelized
caramelo – caramel
caramelos - candies
carbón – charcoal
cardamomo – cardamom
cardo - thistle
carne -meat
carne de salchicha - sausage meat
carne picada – mince, ground meat
carpa - carp
carrillera – (animal) cheek
cáscara - rind
cáscaras - shells
castaña –chestnut
cata/catar – wine-tasting/try the wine
cava – sparkling champagne-style wine
caza - game
cazo - pan, saucepan
cazón – dogfish
cazuela – casserole dish
cebolla - onion
cebolleta – shallot, scallion, green onion
cebollino – chive
cebón – beef from an animal of up to 4 years of age
cecina – cured beef
cena – evening meal
centeno - rye
centollo – king crab
cerdo - pork
cerdo picado - ground pork
cereal – cereal
cereales – breakfast cereal
cereza – cherry
cerveza - beer
ceviche – raw marinated fish or shellfish
champiñones – mushrooms
changurro – prepared crab meat
chanquete – goby (fish)
chipirón – small squid
chirimoya - cherimoya
chirivia - parsnip
chirla – small clam
chistorra – cured pork sausage from Navarra
chivo – young kid (2 – 4 months of age)
chocolate – chocolate
chopa – black bream
chopito – dwarf bobtail squid
chorizo – spicy Spanish pork sausage
chorro – trickle, dash
chuchango - snail
chufa – sedge, tigernuts
chuleta – chop (pork or lamb)
chuletón – t-bone/porterhouse steak*
churro – deep-fried pastry
cidra – hard cider
ciervo - deer
cigala – Norway lobster
cigalita - crab
cilantro - coriander
cintas – type of pasta, tagliatelle
ciruela – plum
ciruela pasa - prune
cítrico - citric
clara de huevo - egg white
clavo – clove
coca – pastry shell, pastry base
cocido – cooked, a typical stew
cochinillo – suckling pig
cocina – kitchen, stove, cuisine
coco - coconut
codorniz - quail
codillo – ham hock
cogollo - heart (of cabbage, lettuce)
col - cabbage
cola – tail
coles de Bruselas - brussel sprouts
coliflor – cauliflower
colmenillas - morels
comida - food, the lunch-time meal
comino - cumin
condimento - seasoning
conejo - rabbit
confitado – candied, stewed, conft
congelado - frozen
congrio - conger eel
conserva – canned, preserved foods
conservante - preservative
conservar - preserve
consistencia –consistency
contra muslo - thigh
coñac - brandy
copa – wine glass (stemmed glass), liqueur, mixed drink
copos de avena -oats
copos de maíz tostados - cornflakes
corazón – heart
coquina – tellina (clam)
corinto - currant
cordero – lamb
corral – (chicken) free-range
corte - cut
corvina – croaker (fish)
corzo – roe deer
cosecha – crop, vintage
costillas – ribs, spare ribs
crema pastelera - confectioner's custard
cremoso/a - creamy
crepe – pancake, crepe
criadilla de tierra – type of wild mushroom
criadillas – (animal) testicles
crianza – (red wine) minimum aging of 2 years
crocante – crispy
croqueta – croquette
crudo - raw
crujiente – crispy
crustáceo – crustacean, shellfish
cuajar - curdle
cuajo – rennet
cubitera - icebucket
cuchara – tablespoon, soup spoon
(de) cuchara – soup, stew eaten with a spoon
cucharita, cucharilla - teaspoon
cuchillo – knife
cuenco –bowl
culis – coulis
curado/a - cured
cúrcuma - turmeric
D
dátil – date
dátil de mar – date mussel
del día – today’s, the day’s special
dentón – dentex bream
deshuesado – boned
desayuno (n.), desayunar (v.) – breakfast
despojos – secondary cuts of meat, offal
dientes de ajo – cloves of garlic
diente de león – dandelion
doblado – folded
doncella – rainbow wrasse fish
donut – doughnut
dorada – gilt head fish
dorado - golden
dulce – sweet
dulce de membrillo – quince jelly
E
embutido – general name for sausage
empanada, empanadilla – pasty, breaded
emperador – swordfish
emulsión - emulsion
endrina - sloe
enebro - juniper
endibias - endives
endulzante - sweetener
endulzar, azucarar - sweeten
eneldo - dill
enfriado – chilled
engrasado –greased, oiled
ensalada – salad
en su punto – (meat) medium
entero – whole
entrada – first course, appetizer
entrecot – rib eye steak*
erizo de mar – sea urchin
escaldar - scald
escalfado – poached
escalope – thin beef fillet
escabeche – marinade
escarola – chicory, radicchio
escorpena – scorpion fish
escupiña – Venus clam
espaguetis - spaghetti
espalda – cut of lamb used in stews
espárrago – asparagus
especia - spice
espeso – stiff, thick
espina – fish bone
espinacas - spinach
espuma - foam
estofado - casserole or stew
estómago – stomach
estragón – tarragon
esturión - sturgeon
exprimido - squeezed
F
faba – broad bean
faisán – pheasant
faneca – poor-cod
fardito – small bundle
fécula – potato starch
fiambres – cold cuts
fideo – small pasta, noodle
filet – fillet
flan – creme caramel
flor – flower
foie gras – goose or duck liver pate
forma – shape
frambuesa – raspberry
fresa – strawberry
fresón – large strawberry
frijol – lima bean
frito/a – fried
frotado/a – rubbed
G
galleta - cookie
galleta salada - cracker, pretzel
gallina – hen
gallineta – blackbelly rosefish
gallo – rooster
gallo de mar – megrim, turbot
gambas – prawns, shrimp
gamo – dama gazelle
ganso - goose
garbanzos - chick peas
gazpacho - cold tomato soup
gelatina – gelatina, jelly
ginebra - gin
girasol – sunflower
gofre - waffle
goloso - sweet toothed
granada - pomegranate
granizado – beverage made with shaved ice
gran reserva (red wine) – from the best vintage and aged at least 5 years
grasa – grease, fat
gratinar/gratinado – grilled
grelos - rapini
grisín, colín - bread stick
grosella – red currant
grueso – thick
guarnición – garnish, side dish
guayaba – guava
guinda – sour cherry
guindilla – pepperoncini peppers, chili peppers
guisantes – peas
güisqui – whisky
H
habas - broad beans
habichuelas/alubias/frijoles - beans
harina - flour
harina de maíz - cornstarch
helado - ice cream
helado/a – cold, frozen
hervido – boiled
hielo - ice
hierba – herb
hierba doncella - myrtle (AmE), periwinkle (BrE)
hierbabuena - mint
hierbaluisa - lemon verbena, lemongrass
higado - liver
higo - fig
higo chumbo - prickly pear
hilo - string
hinojo - fennel
hoja - leaf
hojaldre - puff pastry
horchata – beverage made from ground nuts
horno – oven
horno de leña – wood-burning store
hortaliza - vegetable
hueco - dent, hollow
huerta - garden
hueso – bone, pit (as in an olive)
hueva -roe
huevera - eggcup
huevo - egg
huevo duro - hard boiled egg
J
jabalí - wild boar
jamón – ham
jamón serrano – cured ham
jamón York - cooked ham, boiled ham
japuta – Atlantic pomfret fish
jaramago – horseradish
jarra – large glass or mug (beer), pitcher (water, wine)
jarrete – shin cut of meat*
jengibre - ginger
jerez – sherry
joven - young
judía – bean
judías verdes – green beans
jugo – juice (meat)
jugoso - juicy
juliana – julienne
jurel – Atlantic horse mackerel
L
lacón – cured pork shoulder
lado – side
ladrillo – wedge (lit. brick)
lagarto – lizard
láminas - shavings
lamprea - eel
langosta – Norwegian lobster
langostinos – prawns, giant shrimp
lañar/lañado – split open
lapa - limpet
lata – can or tin
laurel - bayleaf
lechal – baby animal (kid, lamb)
leche - milk
leche cuajada – curdled milk
leche de coco – coconut milk
lecho – bed (i.e. of lettuce)
lechoso - milky
lechuga - lettuce
lechón (cochinillo) - suckling pig
legumbre - legume
lenguado – sole
lengua - tongue
lentamente – gradually, slowly
lentejas - lentils
levadura - baking powder, yeast
liebre – hare
lija - catshark
lima - lime
limón - lemon
limoncillo – lemongrass
llampuga - dolphinfish
lombarda – red cabbage
lomo - loin
longaniza – sausage with ground pork filling
lubina – sea bass
lucio - pike
M
macis – mace
madroño – arbutus berry
maduro - ripe
magdalena - cupcake
magret de pato – lean duck breast
magro - lean (pork)
mahonesa - mayonnaise
maíz – sweetcorn
malagueta – bay rum
mandarina – mandarine orange
mandioca - cassava
mango - mango
manita - hoof
manteca - lard
mantequilla - butter
manzana – apple
manzanilla – chamomile tea, dry sherry
maracuyá – passion fruit
margarina - margarine
mariscos – shellfish
masa - dough
mayonesa – mayonnaise
medallón – medallion
media - half
mejillones – mussels
mejorana - marjoram
melaza – molasses
melisa – lemon balm
melocotón - peach
melón - honeydew melon
melón gialla – galia melon
melón piel de sapo – Christmas melon
melsa – beef or pork pancreas
melva – frigate mackerel
membrillo - quince
menta – mint
menú – special menú
menú de degustación – tasting menu
merluza - hake
mero - grouper
mezcla – mix, assortment
microvegetales – baby vegetables
miel – honey
mielga - alfalfa
migas de pan/pan rallado – breadcrumbs
milanesa – breaded cutlet
mitad - half
molido, pulverizado - ground
mollejas, lechecillas - sweetbreads
mollete – muffin
mojama – cured tuna
mojarra – two-banded sea bream
molusco – mollusk
montado/montadito – open-faced sándwich
montaña - mountain
mora - blackberry
morcilla - black pudding, blood sausage
morena – brown, tanned
morro - snout
mostaza - mustard
mújol - mullet
muslo de pollo - drumstick (chicken)
muy hecha – (meat) well-done
N
nabo – turnip
nalga - rump
naranja - orange
nata - cream
nata agria - sour cream
nata montada - whipped cream
natillas – custard, pudding
navaja – razor shell clam
nécora – velvet swimming crab
nectarina – nectarine
níspero - loquat
novillo – young beef
nube - cloud
nuez (pl. nueces) - walnuts
nuez moscada –nutmeg
ñoras – spicy dried peppers
O
oca - goose
orégano -oregano
oreja – ear
ortiga – nettle
ortiga de mar – sea anemone
oruga – rocket, arugula
ostras – oysters
oveja – ewe
P
pacharan – typical liqueur
pagel (or pajel) – Pandora bream
pájaro – bird
paladar – palate
paleta – shoulder cut of meat*
palito – stick-shaped
palmito – palm heart
paloma – squab, dove, pigeon
palometa – pompano
pan – bread
panache – assortment
panceta – bacon
pan de molde – sliced bread
pan integral – whole wheat bread
pan rallado – bread crumbs
pardela – shearwater bird
pargo – red porgy fish
parrilla – grill
pasionaria – passion fruit
pasta – pasta, dough
pastel – cake, tart
pata – paw, animal’s leg
patata – potato
patatas fritas – crisps, chips, French fries
pato – duck
pavo – turkey
pechina – tellina clam
pechuga – breast
pelada/o – peeled , skinned
pejepalo – smoked cod
pejerrey – smelt
pepinillo – gherkin, pickle
pepino – cucumber
pera – pear
perca – perch
percebe – barnacle
perdiz – partridge
perejil – parsley
perifollo – chervil
perrito caliente – hotdog
pescadilla – sea trout, hake
pescado – fish
pez espada – swordfish
picante – spicy
picar/para picar – snack
piel – skin
pierna – leg
pimentón – páprika
pimienta – pepper (spice)
pimiento – pepper (vegetable)
pincho – small serving
piña – pineapple
piñones – pinenuts
pipas – seeds, sunflower seeds
pistacho – pistaccio
pizca –pinch
plancha – grill, griddle
plátano – banana
platija –flounder
plato – dish, course
plato principal – main course
poca hecha – (meat) rare
pochada/o – poached
poleo – mint, herbal mint tea
pollo – chicken
polvo – powder, dust
pomelo – grapefruit
porra – thicker “churro”
postre – dessert
potaje – stew, thick soup
precio mercado (pm or psm) – market price
primer plato – first course, starter
puchero – stew, casserole
puerro – leek
pularda – young hen
pulpo – octopus
puré – puree
Q
queso – cheese
R
rábano – radish
rabo de buey – oxtail
ración – portion, serving
rallada/o – grated
ramita – sprig
rana – frog
rape – monkfish
rata de agua – water vole
raya – skate
rebanada – slice
rebeco – chamois goat
rebozada/o – breaded
recental – young nursing animal
receta – recipe
reducción – reduction
refresco – soft drink
refrito – sauteed with vegetables or tomato and garlic
regaliz – licorice
rellena/o – filling
rémol – brill fish
remolacha – beetroot
repollo – cabbage
repostería – confectionery
requesón – ricotta cheese, cottage cheese
riñon – kidney
rodaballo – turbot
roja/o – red
rollito – roll
romero – rosemary
ron – rum
rosado – pink, rosé wine
rosbi – roast beef
rosquilla – doughnut
rúcula – rocket, arugula
ruibarbo – rhubarb
S
sabor – taste
sacarina – saccharine, artificial sweetener
sal – salt
sal grueso – coarse salt, sea salt
salada/o – salted, salty
salchicha – sausage
salchichón – cured sausage
salmón – salmon
salmonete – red mullet
salsa – sauce
salteado – sautéed
salvia – sage
sándwich – sandwich on sliced bread
sandía – watermelon
sangre – blood
sapito – whole monkfish
sardinas – sardines
sazonado – seasoned
secada/o – dried
secreto ibérico – pork fillet
segundo plato – second course, main course
semilla – seed
sémola – semolina
sepia – cuttlefish
sésamo – sesame
seso – brain
setas – wild mushrooms, morels
sidra – cider
sobresada – pork sausage spread
sofrito – sauce from sautéed vegetables
soja – soy
solomillo – top sirloin or tenderloin steak*
solomillo ibérico – pork tenderloin
sopa – soup
sorbete – sorbet
sumergida/o – dipped
suprema – boneless, skinless cut of fish
T
tabla – board, tray
taco – cube
tallarines – noodles, fettuccine
tallo – stalk
tapa – small portion of food, appetizer
tapada/o – covered
tarta – cake, pie, tart
te – tea
templada/o – lukewarm
tenca – tench, doctor fish
ternasco – young lamb
ternera picada – ground beef
ternera – veal or beef from animals of 8-12 months of age
tibia/o – tepid, lukewarm
tierna/o – tender
tila – linden flower
tinta – ink
tinto – red (wine)
tiritas – strips
tocino – pork fat
tofu – queso de soja – tofu
tomate – tomato
tomillo – thyme
tordo – thrush
toro – bull
torrija – french toast
tortilla – omelette
tortita – pancake
tortuga – turtle
tosta – toasted (generally) rustic bread
tostada – (breakfast) toast
tostada/o – toasted
trenza – braid
trigo – wheat
trigueros – asparagus
tripa – intestines, tripe
triturada/o – liquified
tronco – trunk, medallion, fillet
trucha – trout
trufa – truffle
U
untada/o – spread (with)
urta – red porgy fish
uva – grape
uva pasa – raisin
V
vaca – cow
vainilla – vanilla
vapor – steam
venado – venison
ventresca – white section of tuna
verbena – assortment, medley
verdura – vegetable
vieira – scallop
vinagre – vinegar
vinagreta – vinaigrette
vino – wine
tinto – red
blanco – white
rosado – rosé
de aguja – sparkling wine
viruta – shaving, small bit
vodka – vodka
Y
yema de huevo – egg yolk
yogur – yogurt
Z
zamburiña – small scallop
zanahoria – carrot
zarzamora – blackberry
zarzaparrilla – sarsparilla
zumo – juice (fruit or vegetable)
• use of a/o: all nouns in Spanish have gender, masculine or feminine and the modifying adjective agrees with the noun. An adjective you see may end in either “a” or “o” depending on the noun, i.e.: vino (masculine) blanco, ternera (feminine) blanca
• * meat cuts, especially beef, are not identical to US or UK butchers’ cuts
• Words for allergies and specific dietetic needs:
“sin gluten” – gluten-free
“sin frutos secos” – without nuts
“vegetariana/o” – vegetarian
“sin productos lácteos” – lactose-free
“sin azúcar” – sugar-free
abadejo – pollack
acedera - sorrel
aceite - oil
aceite de girasol -sunflower oil
aceite de oliva – olive oil
aceituna – olive
aceituna negra – black olive
aceituna verde – green olive
acelgas - chard
achicoria – chicory
achuras – intestines, offal
adereza – dressing, condiment
adobo - marinade
agridulce - sweet and sour
agrio - sour
agua mineral – mineral water
natural – still
con gas - sparkling
aguacate – avocado
aguja - sandpiper
ahumado – smoked
ajedrea – summer/winter savory
ajo - garlic
ajonjolí - sesame
albacora – albacore (tuna)
albahaca -basil
albardilla – fat wrapped around meat when cooking
albaricoque - apricot
albóndiga - meatball
alcachofa - artichoke
alcaparras – capers
alcaravea - caraway
alforfón - buckwheat
algarrobo - carob
algas - seaweed
alioli - garlic mayonnaise
aliño – dressing (as in salad dressing)
almejas - clams
almendras - almonds
almíbar – syrup
almidón - starch
altramuz – white lupin (bean)
alubias – pulses, beans
alubias negras - black beans
alubias rojas - kidney beans
anacardo - cashew
ancas de rana – frog legs
anchoa – pickled anchovy
androlla – type of pork sausage
angélica – garden angelica
anguila – freshwater eel
angula – baby eel
anís – anise
añadir/añadido – to add, added
añojo – meat (beef, veal) from an animal of 1-2 years of age
aperitivo – appetizer or aperitif
apio – celery
arándano – cranberry, blueberry
arbiello – type of pork sausage
arenque - herring
arenque ahumado – kipper, smoked herring
arroz - rice
asado/a – roasted, baked
ascalonia - shallot
aspic, gelatina - aspic
atún – tuna
ave - poultry
avellana - hazelnut
avena - oats
avestruz - ostrich
azafrán – saffron
azahar – orange flower (and the flower of other fruits)
azucar -sugar
azúcar glace -icing sugar
azúcar moreno – brown sugar
azul - blue
B
bacalao - cod
bacalao salado - salt cod
bajoca – green bean
baluchon – small bundle
bandeja - tray
bambú – bamboo
baño/bañado – coated, glazed
barbacoa – barbecue
barbo – barbel (carp)
barón – cut of lamb
barquillo – cone (ice cream)
barra – loaf (of bread), bar, counter
bastón – cut in a long, thin shape
batata – sweet potato
batido – milkshake
becada - woodcock
bechamel - bechamel sauce
beicón -bacon
bellota – acorn
berberecho - cockle
berenjena – aubergine, eggplant
berro – watercress
berza – green cabbage
besugo - sea bream
bígaro – winkle (snail)
birica – fresh sausage
bisbe - type of blood sausage
bisbot – pork sausage
bistec – steak
bizcocho – cake, coffee-cake, ladyfingers
blanca/o - white
bocadillo - sandwich on baguette-type bread
bodega – winery, wine cellar
boga – Iberian nase (ray finned fish)
bogavante – lobster
boletus – funghi porcini mushrooms
bollo – roll, sweet roll
bombón - bonbon
bonito - tuna
boquerones – salted anchovies
borde - edge
borraja – borage
botelo – Galician sausage
botillo – sausage typical to Leon
brasear/braseado – charcoal-grill
brócoli, brécol - broccoli
brocheta - skewer
brotes de soja - bean sprouts (soybean)
buey – beef from an animal of more than 4 years of age
buey del mar – pagurus crab
budín, pudín, pudding –pudding
buñuelo – fritter
burbuja - bubble
butifarra – Catalunyan sausage
C
caballa - mackerel
caballo – horse
cabello de angel – angel-hair
cabeza - head
cabra – goat
cabracho - scorpionfish
cabrito - kid
cacahuete - peanut
cacao – cocoa powder
caella – smooth dogfish
café – coffee
café solo – small, black espresso
café cortado – small espresso with a little milk
café con leche – coffee with milk
café americano – larger, black coffee
calabacín – courgette, zucchini
calabaza – pumpkin, squash
calamar - squid
caldo - broth or stock
caliente - hot
callos – tripe
camarón - shrimp
canela - cinnamon
canelones - cannelloni
cangrejo – crab
canónigos – lamb’s lettuce
caña – glass of draft beer
cañadillas – sea snails
cañita – small glass of draft beer/pastry roll
capa – layer
capón – capon
capricho – whim
carabinero – large, red shrimp
caracol – snail
caramelizado – caramelized
caramelo – caramel
caramelos - candies
carbón – charcoal
cardamomo – cardamom
cardo - thistle
carne -meat
carne de salchicha - sausage meat
carne picada – mince, ground meat
carpa - carp
carrillera – (animal) cheek
cáscara - rind
cáscaras - shells
castaña –chestnut
cata/catar – wine-tasting/try the wine
cava – sparkling champagne-style wine
caza - game
cazo - pan, saucepan
cazón – dogfish
cazuela – casserole dish
cebolla - onion
cebolleta – shallot, scallion, green onion
cebollino – chive
cebón – beef from an animal of up to 4 years of age
cecina – cured beef
cena – evening meal
centeno - rye
centollo – king crab
cerdo - pork
cerdo picado - ground pork
cereal – cereal
cereales – breakfast cereal
cereza – cherry
cerveza - beer
ceviche – raw marinated fish or shellfish
champiñones – mushrooms
changurro – prepared crab meat
chanquete – goby (fish)
chipirón – small squid
chirimoya - cherimoya
chirivia - parsnip
chirla – small clam
chistorra – cured pork sausage from Navarra
chivo – young kid (2 – 4 months of age)
chocolate – chocolate
chopa – black bream
chopito – dwarf bobtail squid
chorizo – spicy Spanish pork sausage
chorro – trickle, dash
chuchango - snail
chufa – sedge, tigernuts
chuleta – chop (pork or lamb)
chuletón – t-bone/porterhouse steak*
churro – deep-fried pastry
cidra – hard cider
ciervo - deer
cigala – Norway lobster
cigalita - crab
cilantro - coriander
cintas – type of pasta, tagliatelle
ciruela – plum
ciruela pasa - prune
cítrico - citric
clara de huevo - egg white
clavo – clove
coca – pastry shell, pastry base
cocido – cooked, a typical stew
cochinillo – suckling pig
cocina – kitchen, stove, cuisine
coco - coconut
codorniz - quail
codillo – ham hock
cogollo - heart (of cabbage, lettuce)
col - cabbage
cola – tail
coles de Bruselas - brussel sprouts
coliflor – cauliflower
colmenillas - morels
comida - food, the lunch-time meal
comino - cumin
condimento - seasoning
conejo - rabbit
confitado – candied, stewed, conft
congelado - frozen
congrio - conger eel
conserva – canned, preserved foods
conservante - preservative
conservar - preserve
consistencia –consistency
contra muslo - thigh
coñac - brandy
copa – wine glass (stemmed glass), liqueur, mixed drink
copos de avena -oats
copos de maíz tostados - cornflakes
corazón – heart
coquina – tellina (clam)
corinto - currant
cordero – lamb
corral – (chicken) free-range
corte - cut
corvina – croaker (fish)
corzo – roe deer
cosecha – crop, vintage
costillas – ribs, spare ribs
crema pastelera - confectioner's custard
cremoso/a - creamy
crepe – pancake, crepe
criadilla de tierra – type of wild mushroom
criadillas – (animal) testicles
crianza – (red wine) minimum aging of 2 years
crocante – crispy
croqueta – croquette
crudo - raw
crujiente – crispy
crustáceo – crustacean, shellfish
cuajar - curdle
cuajo – rennet
cubitera - icebucket
cuchara – tablespoon, soup spoon
(de) cuchara – soup, stew eaten with a spoon
cucharita, cucharilla - teaspoon
cuchillo – knife
cuenco –bowl
culis – coulis
curado/a - cured
cúrcuma - turmeric
D
dátil – date
dátil de mar – date mussel
del día – today’s, the day’s special
dentón – dentex bream
deshuesado – boned
desayuno (n.), desayunar (v.) – breakfast
despojos – secondary cuts of meat, offal
dientes de ajo – cloves of garlic
diente de león – dandelion
doblado – folded
doncella – rainbow wrasse fish
donut – doughnut
dorada – gilt head fish
dorado - golden
dulce – sweet
dulce de membrillo – quince jelly
E
embutido – general name for sausage
empanada, empanadilla – pasty, breaded
emperador – swordfish
emulsión - emulsion
endrina - sloe
enebro - juniper
endibias - endives
endulzante - sweetener
endulzar, azucarar - sweeten
eneldo - dill
enfriado – chilled
engrasado –greased, oiled
ensalada – salad
en su punto – (meat) medium
entero – whole
entrada – first course, appetizer
entrecot – rib eye steak*
erizo de mar – sea urchin
escaldar - scald
escalfado – poached
escalope – thin beef fillet
escabeche – marinade
escarola – chicory, radicchio
escorpena – scorpion fish
escupiña – Venus clam
espaguetis - spaghetti
espalda – cut of lamb used in stews
espárrago – asparagus
especia - spice
espeso – stiff, thick
espina – fish bone
espinacas - spinach
espuma - foam
estofado - casserole or stew
estómago – stomach
estragón – tarragon
esturión - sturgeon
exprimido - squeezed
F
faba – broad bean
faisán – pheasant
faneca – poor-cod
fardito – small bundle
fécula – potato starch
fiambres – cold cuts
fideo – small pasta, noodle
filet – fillet
flan – creme caramel
flor – flower
foie gras – goose or duck liver pate
forma – shape
frambuesa – raspberry
fresa – strawberry
fresón – large strawberry
frijol – lima bean
frito/a – fried
frotado/a – rubbed
G
galleta - cookie
galleta salada - cracker, pretzel
gallina – hen
gallineta – blackbelly rosefish
gallo – rooster
gallo de mar – megrim, turbot
gambas – prawns, shrimp
gamo – dama gazelle
ganso - goose
garbanzos - chick peas
gazpacho - cold tomato soup
gelatina – gelatina, jelly
ginebra - gin
girasol – sunflower
gofre - waffle
goloso - sweet toothed
granada - pomegranate
granizado – beverage made with shaved ice
gran reserva (red wine) – from the best vintage and aged at least 5 years
grasa – grease, fat
gratinar/gratinado – grilled
grelos - rapini
grisín, colín - bread stick
grosella – red currant
grueso – thick
guarnición – garnish, side dish
guayaba – guava
guinda – sour cherry
guindilla – pepperoncini peppers, chili peppers
guisantes – peas
güisqui – whisky
H
habas - broad beans
habichuelas/alubias/frijoles - beans
harina - flour
harina de maíz - cornstarch
helado - ice cream
helado/a – cold, frozen
hervido – boiled
hielo - ice
hierba – herb
hierba doncella - myrtle (AmE), periwinkle (BrE)
hierbabuena - mint
hierbaluisa - lemon verbena, lemongrass
higado - liver
higo - fig
higo chumbo - prickly pear
hilo - string
hinojo - fennel
hoja - leaf
hojaldre - puff pastry
horchata – beverage made from ground nuts
horno – oven
horno de leña – wood-burning store
hortaliza - vegetable
hueco - dent, hollow
huerta - garden
hueso – bone, pit (as in an olive)
hueva -roe
huevera - eggcup
huevo - egg
huevo duro - hard boiled egg
J
jabalí - wild boar
jamón – ham
jamón serrano – cured ham
jamón York - cooked ham, boiled ham
japuta – Atlantic pomfret fish
jaramago – horseradish
jarra – large glass or mug (beer), pitcher (water, wine)
jarrete – shin cut of meat*
jengibre - ginger
jerez – sherry
joven - young
judía – bean
judías verdes – green beans
jugo – juice (meat)
jugoso - juicy
juliana – julienne
jurel – Atlantic horse mackerel
L
lacón – cured pork shoulder
lado – side
ladrillo – wedge (lit. brick)
lagarto – lizard
láminas - shavings
lamprea - eel
langosta – Norwegian lobster
langostinos – prawns, giant shrimp
lañar/lañado – split open
lapa - limpet
lata – can or tin
laurel - bayleaf
lechal – baby animal (kid, lamb)
leche - milk
leche cuajada – curdled milk
leche de coco – coconut milk
lecho – bed (i.e. of lettuce)
lechoso - milky
lechuga - lettuce
lechón (cochinillo) - suckling pig
legumbre - legume
lenguado – sole
lengua - tongue
lentamente – gradually, slowly
lentejas - lentils
levadura - baking powder, yeast
liebre – hare
lija - catshark
lima - lime
limón - lemon
limoncillo – lemongrass
llampuga - dolphinfish
lombarda – red cabbage
lomo - loin
longaniza – sausage with ground pork filling
lubina – sea bass
lucio - pike
M
macis – mace
madroño – arbutus berry
maduro - ripe
magdalena - cupcake
magret de pato – lean duck breast
magro - lean (pork)
mahonesa - mayonnaise
maíz – sweetcorn
malagueta – bay rum
mandarina – mandarine orange
mandioca - cassava
mango - mango
manita - hoof
manteca - lard
mantequilla - butter
manzana – apple
manzanilla – chamomile tea, dry sherry
maracuyá – passion fruit
margarina - margarine
mariscos – shellfish
masa - dough
mayonesa – mayonnaise
medallón – medallion
media - half
mejillones – mussels
mejorana - marjoram
melaza – molasses
melisa – lemon balm
melocotón - peach
melón - honeydew melon
melón gialla – galia melon
melón piel de sapo – Christmas melon
melsa – beef or pork pancreas
melva – frigate mackerel
membrillo - quince
menta – mint
menú – special menú
menú de degustación – tasting menu
merluza - hake
mero - grouper
mezcla – mix, assortment
microvegetales – baby vegetables
miel – honey
mielga - alfalfa
migas de pan/pan rallado – breadcrumbs
milanesa – breaded cutlet
mitad - half
molido, pulverizado - ground
mollejas, lechecillas - sweetbreads
mollete – muffin
mojama – cured tuna
mojarra – two-banded sea bream
molusco – mollusk
montado/montadito – open-faced sándwich
montaña - mountain
mora - blackberry
morcilla - black pudding, blood sausage
morena – brown, tanned
morro - snout
mostaza - mustard
mújol - mullet
muslo de pollo - drumstick (chicken)
muy hecha – (meat) well-done
N
nabo – turnip
nalga - rump
naranja - orange
nata - cream
nata agria - sour cream
nata montada - whipped cream
natillas – custard, pudding
navaja – razor shell clam
nécora – velvet swimming crab
nectarina – nectarine
níspero - loquat
novillo – young beef
nube - cloud
nuez (pl. nueces) - walnuts
nuez moscada –nutmeg
ñoras – spicy dried peppers
O
oca - goose
orégano -oregano
oreja – ear
ortiga – nettle
ortiga de mar – sea anemone
oruga – rocket, arugula
ostras – oysters
oveja – ewe
P
pacharan – typical liqueur
pagel (or pajel) – Pandora bream
pájaro – bird
paladar – palate
paleta – shoulder cut of meat*
palito – stick-shaped
palmito – palm heart
paloma – squab, dove, pigeon
palometa – pompano
pan – bread
panache – assortment
panceta – bacon
pan de molde – sliced bread
pan integral – whole wheat bread
pan rallado – bread crumbs
pardela – shearwater bird
pargo – red porgy fish
parrilla – grill
pasionaria – passion fruit
pasta – pasta, dough
pastel – cake, tart
pata – paw, animal’s leg
patata – potato
patatas fritas – crisps, chips, French fries
pato – duck
pavo – turkey
pechina – tellina clam
pechuga – breast
pelada/o – peeled , skinned
pejepalo – smoked cod
pejerrey – smelt
pepinillo – gherkin, pickle
pepino – cucumber
pera – pear
perca – perch
percebe – barnacle
perdiz – partridge
perejil – parsley
perifollo – chervil
perrito caliente – hotdog
pescadilla – sea trout, hake
pescado – fish
pez espada – swordfish
picante – spicy
picar/para picar – snack
piel – skin
pierna – leg
pimentón – páprika
pimienta – pepper (spice)
pimiento – pepper (vegetable)
pincho – small serving
piña – pineapple
piñones – pinenuts
pipas – seeds, sunflower seeds
pistacho – pistaccio
pizca –pinch
plancha – grill, griddle
plátano – banana
platija –flounder
plato – dish, course
plato principal – main course
poca hecha – (meat) rare
pochada/o – poached
poleo – mint, herbal mint tea
pollo – chicken
polvo – powder, dust
pomelo – grapefruit
porra – thicker “churro”
postre – dessert
potaje – stew, thick soup
precio mercado (pm or psm) – market price
primer plato – first course, starter
puchero – stew, casserole
puerro – leek
pularda – young hen
pulpo – octopus
puré – puree
Q
queso – cheese
R
rábano – radish
rabo de buey – oxtail
ración – portion, serving
rallada/o – grated
ramita – sprig
rana – frog
rape – monkfish
rata de agua – water vole
raya – skate
rebanada – slice
rebeco – chamois goat
rebozada/o – breaded
recental – young nursing animal
receta – recipe
reducción – reduction
refresco – soft drink
refrito – sauteed with vegetables or tomato and garlic
regaliz – licorice
rellena/o – filling
rémol – brill fish
remolacha – beetroot
repollo – cabbage
repostería – confectionery
requesón – ricotta cheese, cottage cheese
riñon – kidney
rodaballo – turbot
roja/o – red
rollito – roll
romero – rosemary
ron – rum
rosado – pink, rosé wine
rosbi – roast beef
rosquilla – doughnut
rúcula – rocket, arugula
ruibarbo – rhubarb
S
sabor – taste
sacarina – saccharine, artificial sweetener
sal – salt
sal grueso – coarse salt, sea salt
salada/o – salted, salty
salchicha – sausage
salchichón – cured sausage
salmón – salmon
salmonete – red mullet
salsa – sauce
salteado – sautéed
salvia – sage
sándwich – sandwich on sliced bread
sandía – watermelon
sangre – blood
sapito – whole monkfish
sardinas – sardines
sazonado – seasoned
secada/o – dried
secreto ibérico – pork fillet
segundo plato – second course, main course
semilla – seed
sémola – semolina
sepia – cuttlefish
sésamo – sesame
seso – brain
setas – wild mushrooms, morels
sidra – cider
sobresada – pork sausage spread
sofrito – sauce from sautéed vegetables
soja – soy
solomillo – top sirloin or tenderloin steak*
solomillo ibérico – pork tenderloin
sopa – soup
sorbete – sorbet
sumergida/o – dipped
suprema – boneless, skinless cut of fish
T
tabla – board, tray
taco – cube
tallarines – noodles, fettuccine
tallo – stalk
tapa – small portion of food, appetizer
tapada/o – covered
tarta – cake, pie, tart
te – tea
templada/o – lukewarm
tenca – tench, doctor fish
ternasco – young lamb
ternera picada – ground beef
ternera – veal or beef from animals of 8-12 months of age
tibia/o – tepid, lukewarm
tierna/o – tender
tila – linden flower
tinta – ink
tinto – red (wine)
tiritas – strips
tocino – pork fat
tofu – queso de soja – tofu
tomate – tomato
tomillo – thyme
tordo – thrush
toro – bull
torrija – french toast
tortilla – omelette
tortita – pancake
tortuga – turtle
tosta – toasted (generally) rustic bread
tostada – (breakfast) toast
tostada/o – toasted
trenza – braid
trigo – wheat
trigueros – asparagus
tripa – intestines, tripe
triturada/o – liquified
tronco – trunk, medallion, fillet
trucha – trout
trufa – truffle
U
untada/o – spread (with)
urta – red porgy fish
uva – grape
uva pasa – raisin
V
vaca – cow
vainilla – vanilla
vapor – steam
venado – venison
ventresca – white section of tuna
verbena – assortment, medley
verdura – vegetable
vieira – scallop
vinagre – vinegar
vinagreta – vinaigrette
vino – wine
tinto – red
blanco – white
rosado – rosé
de aguja – sparkling wine
viruta – shaving, small bit
vodka – vodka
Y
yema de huevo – egg yolk
yogur – yogurt
Z
zamburiña – small scallop
zanahoria – carrot
zarzamora – blackberry
zarzaparrilla – sarsparilla
zumo – juice (fruit or vegetable)
• use of a/o: all nouns in Spanish have gender, masculine or feminine and the modifying adjective agrees with the noun. An adjective you see may end in either “a” or “o” depending on the noun, i.e.: vino (masculine) blanco, ternera (feminine) blanca
• * meat cuts, especially beef, are not identical to US or UK butchers’ cuts
• Words for allergies and specific dietetic needs:
“sin gluten” – gluten-free
“sin frutos secos” – without nuts
“vegetariana/o” – vegetarian
“sin productos lácteos” – lactose-free
“sin azúcar” – sugar-free
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