Food & Drink
Vocabulary related to food, beverages, and dining. Learn these words on the web or in our free mobile app.
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Learn these wordsFruits
View all 18 words →Common fruits you might find in markets and kitchens.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| la manzana | the apple |
| el plátano | the banana |
| naranja | orange |
| la fresa | the strawberry |
| la uva | the grape |
| el limón | the lemon |
| la sandía | the watermelon |
| el durazno | the peach |
| la pera | the pear |
| la piña | the pineapple |
| la cereza | the cherry |
| el mango | the mango |
| la frambuesa | the raspberry |
| el arándano | the blueberry |
| la ciruela | the plum |
| el melón | the melon |
| el higo | the fig |
| el coco | the coconut |
Vegetables
View all 18 words →Essential vegetables for cooking and salads.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| el tomate | the tomato |
| la patata | the potato |
| la cebolla | the onion |
| la zanahoria | the carrot |
| la lechuga | the lettuce |
| el pimiento | the pepper |
| el ajo | the garlic |
| el pepino | the cucumber |
| el maíz | the corn |
| el brócoli | the broccoli |
| la espinaca | the spinach |
| los hongos | the mushrooms |
| el guisante | the pea |
| el frijol | the bean |
| la berenjena | the eggplant |
| el calabacín | the zucchini |
| el repollo | the cabbage |
| el apio | the celery |
Meat & Seafood
View all 17 words →Common types of meat and seafood found in dishes.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| el pollo | the chicken |
| la res | the beef |
| el cerdo | the pork |
| el cordero | the lamb |
| el pescado | the fish |
| el camarón | the shrimp |
| el atún | the tuna |
| el salmón | the salmon |
| el jamón | the ham |
| la salchicha | the sausage |
| el pavo | the turkey |
| el tocino | the bacon |
| el bistec | the steak |
| el cangrejo | the crab |
| la langosta | the lobster |
| el calamar | the squid |
| el mejillón | the mussel |
Beverages
View all 12 words →Popular drinks to enjoy with meals or alone.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| el agua | the water |
| el café | the coffee |
| el té | the tea |
| el jugo | the juice |
| la leche | the milk |
| la cerveza | the beer |
| el vino | the wine |
| el refresco | the soda |
| el batido | the smoothie |
| el chocolate caliente | the hot chocolate |
| la limonada | the lemonade |
| el cóctel | the cocktail |
At the Restaurant
View all 15 words →Key terms for navigating a dining experience.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| el menú | the menu |
| el camarero | the waiter |
| la cuenta | the bill |
| la propina | the tip |
| la mesa | the table |
| la reserva | the reservation |
| el aperitivo | the appetizer |
| el plato principal | the main course |
| el postre | the dessert |
| pedir | to ask for |
| recomendar | to recommend |
| delicioso | delicious |
| picante | spicy |
| vegetariano | vegetarian |
| alérgico | allergic |
Cooking
View all 20 words →Essential verbs and kitchen tools for preparing food.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| cocinar | to cook |
| freír | to fry |
| hornear | to bake |
| hervir | to boil |
| asar | to grill |
| mezclar | to mix |
| cortar | to cut |
| pelar | to peel |
| la receta | the recipe |
| el ingrediente | the ingredient |
| el horno | the oven |
| la sartén | the pan |
| la olla | the pot |
| el cuchillo | the knife |
| el tenedor | the fork |
| la cuchara | the spoon |
| el plato | the plate |
| el tazón | the bowl |
| la taza | the cup |
| el vaso | the glass |