Let’s admit: whenever you travel or get to know another culture, one of the first things you check out and taste is the food. Spanish food vocabulary can get you closer to the inner secrets of Spanish-speaking regions.
Spring Spanish, a project I co-founded, has an essential Spanish food vocabulary list you have to check right here:
And now, let’s learn more about food in Spanish with some tips on how you can remember them easily!
1. Spanish food vocabulary: mealtimes in Spanish
Spanish
English
Desayuno
Breakfast
Almuerzo
Lunch
Merienda
Mid-afternoon snack
Cena
Dinner
Comida
Food/Meal
Tapas
Small snacks or appetizers
2. Spanish food words: verbs about eating and drinking
7. Visit a restaurant and order vegetables and vegan dishes in Spanish
Spanish
English
Verduras
Vegetables
Frutas
Fruits
Legumbres
Legumes
Lentejas
Lentils
Garbanzos
Chickpeas
Frijoles
Beans
Tofu
Tofu
Seitan
Seitan
Tempeh
Tempeh
Leche de almendra
Almond milk
Leche de soja
Soy milk
Leche de avena
Oat milk
Queso vegano
Vegan cheese
Carne vegetal
Plant-based meat
Hamburguesa vegana
Vegan burger
Salchicha vegana
Vegan sausage
Hummus
Hummus
Aguacate
Avocado
Quinoa
Quinoa
Arroz integral
Brown rice
Nueces
Nuts
Semillas
Seeds
Espinaca
Spinach
Batido verde
Green smoothie
Aceite de oliva
Olive oil
Tofu sedoso
Silken tofu
8. Check the flavors in Spanish!
Spanish
English
Dulce
Sweet
Salado
Salty
Amargo
Bitter
Ácido
Sour
Umami
Umami
Picante
Spicy
Agridulce
Sweet and sour
Ahumado
Smoky
Cítrico
Citrus
Fresco
Fresh
Sabroso / Rico
Tasty / Delicious
Insípido
Tasteless
Cremoso
Creamy
Crujiente
Crunchy
Suave
Smooth / Mild
9. Learn more about Spanish food with Conversation Based Chunking
Imagine that every Spanish food word is like a magic key that opens doors to faraway and wonderful places.
When you learn Spanish or Latin American food words, it’s as if you can travel without leaving your home. Did you know that saying “taco” or “paella” takes you to explore fiestas and cuisines full of unique colors and flavors?
Every time you learn a new food word, it’s like making a new friend in a sunny, warm country. And so, little by little, as you learn more chunks and you get to know the Spanish culture as well. Practice your Spanish sentences with our Conversation Based Chunking Guide now!
Lukas is the founder of Effortless Conversations and the creator of the Conversation Based Chunking™ method for learning languages. He's a linguist and wrote a popular book about learning languages through "chunks". He also co-founded the language education company Spring Languages, which creates online language courses and YouTube content.
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