{"id":134958,"date":"2023-07-26T12:14:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T16:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-food-words\/"},"modified":"2025-01-25T03:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T08:59:56","slug":"spanish-food-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-food-words\/","title":{"rendered":"110+ Useful Food Words in Spanish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Food is the heart of culture, especially Spanish culture.\u00a0As Spanish language learners, we<strong> grow closer to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture<\/strong> by learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-restaurant-vocabulary-words-phrases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foods in Spanish <\/a>and cooking vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish food vocabulary provided here was hand-picked to give you an authentic taste of life in Spanish-speaking regions of the world.\u00a0It will also help you navigate talking about food and even being able to cook recipes in Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>[fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Eating and Mealtimes in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-mealtimes.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-mealtimes.jpeg\" alt=\"Plates of food on a table\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most common words that you will see relating to general eating and mealtime topics:<\/p>\n<h3>Meals<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Desayuno  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Breakfast<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Almuerzo \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Lunch<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cena  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Dinner<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Merienda\u00a0 \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Snack<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Comida\u00a0 \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Verbs about food<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Comer  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To eat<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Beber  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To drink<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Desayunar  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To have breakfast<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Almorzar\u00a0 \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To have lunch<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cenar\u00a0 \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To have dinner<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Estar lleno  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To be full<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Tener hambre  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To be hungry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cocinar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To cook<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Preparar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To prepare<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Servir \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To serve<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Probar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To taste<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Masticar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To chew<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Tragar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To swallow<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Picar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To snack<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Compartir \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To share<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hornear \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To bake<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fre\u00edr \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To fry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Asar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To roast<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hervir \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To boil<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Mezclar \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To mix<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Revolver \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To stir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Fruit in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-fruit.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-fruit.jpeg\" alt=\"A box filled with fruit\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Traveling throughout Latin America you are bound to stumble across many a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-fruits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strange and mysterious fruit<\/a>. Here are some common words for fruit in Spanish, whether you know the fruit or not:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Fruta  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Fruit<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Manzana  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Apple<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Naranja  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Orange<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Lim\u00f3n  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Lemon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Maracuy\u00e1  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Passionfruit<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Pi\u00f1a  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Pineapple<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Banana  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Banana<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fresa  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Strawberry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Mango  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Mango<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Coco  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Coconut<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Pera \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Pear<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Uva \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Grape<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fresa \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Strawberry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Mel\u00f3n \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Melon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Sand\u00eda \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Watermelon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cereza \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Cherry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Lim\u00f3n \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Lemon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Kiwi \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Kiwi<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Damasco \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Apricot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Vegetables in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-vegetables.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-vegetables.jpeg\" alt=\"A box filled with vegetables\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Vegetales<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>is a commonly used word to say \u201cvegetables\u201d in spoken Spanish, but<b><em> verduras<\/em> <\/b><i>(vehr-doo-rahs)<\/i> is the more technically correct term.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Vegetales  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Vegetables<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Zanahoria  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Carrot<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Aj\u00ed  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Chili pepper<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Lechuga  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Lettuce<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cebolla  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Onion<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pimiento  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pepper<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Tomate  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Tomato<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Papa \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Potato<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Esp\u00e1rrago \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Asparagus<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Espinaca \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Spinach<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Br\u00f3coli \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Coliflor \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Cauliflower<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Calabaza \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pumpkin \/ Squash<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Calabac\u00edn \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Zucchini<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pimiento \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Bell Pepper<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Berenjena \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Eggplant \/ Aubergine<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pepino \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Cucumber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Staple Foods in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-staple-foods.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-staple-foods.jpeg\" alt=\"Collection of foods including bread and corn\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Be prepared to find these ingredients in any Latin American or Spanish household:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><em>Ma\u00edz<\/em>  <\/b>\u2014 Corn<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Arroz<\/em>  <\/b>\u2014 Rice<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Frijoles  <\/em><\/b>\u2014 Beans<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Harina<\/em>  <\/b>\u2014 Flour<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Lentejas  <\/em><\/b>\u2014 Lentils<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Papas<\/em>  <\/b>\u2014 Potatoes<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Pl\u00e1tano  <\/em><\/b>\u2014 Plantain<\/li>\n<li><b><em>Yucca<\/em>  <\/b>\u2014 Cassava root<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Herbs and Spices in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-herbs-and-spices.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-herbs-and-spices.jpeg\" alt=\"Bowls filled with spices\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is where the distinctive flavors of Hispanic cooking originate.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Albahaca  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Basil<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Laurel  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Bay leaf<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Canela  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Cinnamon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Comino  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Cumin<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Jengibre  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Ginger<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Or\u00e9gano  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Oregano<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Pimienta  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Pepper<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Sal  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Salt<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Romero \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Rosemary<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Tomillo \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Thyme<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Perejil \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Parsley<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cilantro \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Cilantro \/ Coriander<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Eneldo \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Dill<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Menta \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Mint<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Nuez moscada \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Nutmeg<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Azafr\u00e1n \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Saffron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meat and Dairy in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-meat-and-dairy.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-meat-and-dairy.jpeg\" alt=\"Milk, cheese and eggs on a table\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These products are often the main event of the meal, despite the tower of rice and beans on the plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Carne  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Red meat<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Carne de res  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Beef<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pollo  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Chicken<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Carne de cerdo  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pork<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Chuleta  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pork chop<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Jam\u00f3n \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Ham<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Salchicha \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Sausage<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Tocino \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Bacon<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Chorizo \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Chorizo<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cordero \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Lamb<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pescado \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Fish<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Huevo  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Egg<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Leche  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Milk<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Mantequillla  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Butter<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Queso  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Cheese<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Yogur \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Yogurt<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Crema \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Cream<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Helado \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Ice Cream<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Leche condensada \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Condensed Milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cooking Tools in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-cooking-utensils.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-cooking-utensils.jpeg\" alt=\"Cooking utensils in a row on a white background\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Knowing how to refer to these will help you navigate your way around the kitchen as you follow a new recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Tenedor  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Fork<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cuchillo  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Knife<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cuchara  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Spoon<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Batidor  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Whisk<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Esp\u00e1tula  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Spatula<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Sart\u00e9n  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Frying pan<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Olla  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pot<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Licuadora  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Blender<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Tetera  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Kettle\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Tostadora  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Toaster<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Tabla de cortar \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Cutting board<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Sart\u00e9n \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pan \/ Skillet<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cacerola \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Saucepan<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Olla \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Pot<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Esp\u00e1tula \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Spatula<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Batidora \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Mixer \/ Blender<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Colador \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Strainer \/ Colander<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cuchar\u00f3n \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Ladle<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cucharas de medir \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>Measuring spoons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\">Preparing Ingredients in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p>These are the first and most crucial steps to any recipe.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Lavar \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To wash<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pelar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To peel<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Cortar\u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To cut<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Picar \u00a0\u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To chop<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Moler  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To grind<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Agregar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To add<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Mezclar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To mix<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Batir  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To whisk<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Combinar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To combine<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Ali\u00f1ar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To dress (salad)<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fundir  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To melt<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Machacar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To crush<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Rebozar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To bread\/fry<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Salpimentar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To season with salt and pepper\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Untar  \u2014 <\/strong><\/em>To spread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Measurements in Spanish<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-food-measure.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-food-measure.jpeg\" alt=\"Measuring cups with food in\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to follow a recipe properly, you need to know how much of each ingredient to use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Libra  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Pound<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Taza  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Cup<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cucharada  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Tablespoon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cucharadita  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Teaspoon<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Onza  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Ounce<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Gramo  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Gram<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Miligramo \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Milligram<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Litro \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Liter<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Mililitro \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Milliliter<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Galon \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Gallon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><i><\/i>Cooking Words in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some Spanish cooking terms to use when talking about actually cooking the food.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Calentar  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To heat<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fre\u00edr  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To fry<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hervir  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To boil<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hornear  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To bake<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Asar  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To roast\/broil<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Quemar  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>To burn<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Llama  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Flame<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Baja la llama  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Lower the temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Alza la llama  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Raise the temperature<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fuego alto  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>High heat<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fuego medio  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Medium heat<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Fuego bajo  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Low heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Flavors in Spanish<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-flavor.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-flavor.jpeg\" alt=\"The words 'sugar' and 'salt' drawn in sugar and salt\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Dulce  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Sweet<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Salado  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Salty<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Picante  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Spicy<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Contundente  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Heavy, overwhelming<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Empalagoso  <\/strong><\/em>\u2014 Sickly sweet<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>En su punto  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Cooked to perfection<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Exquisito  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Exquisite<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Grasiento  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Greasy<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Soso  <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Tasteless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other Spanish Food Words<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-other-food-words.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/spanish-other-food-words.jpeg\" alt=\"Plates with food on them\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Denominaci\u00f3n de origen  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Destination of origin, where the food comes from<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>De temporada  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>In season<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Org\u00e1nico  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Organic<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Transg\u00e9nico  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Genetically modified<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Vendimia  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Vintage wine<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Degustaci\u00f3n  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Tasting<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Paladar  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Palate<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Pinta  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Appearance of food<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Surtido  \u2014 <\/em><\/strong>Variety or assortment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Learn Spanish Through Cooking\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>While <a title=\"How to Immerse Yourself in Spanish When You Don\u2019t Live Abroad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/how-to-immerse-in-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">becoming immersed in the Spanish language<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-restaurant-vocabulary-words-phrases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eating out at restaurants<\/a> abroad, you&#8217;ll encounter an incredible diversity of Hispanic foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The regions of Spain alone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/travel\/europe\/top-10-foods-try-spain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offer a wide array of culinary styles<\/a>, from rice dishes to seafood and roasted meats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/g38065677\/latin-american-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taking all of Latin America into consideration<\/a>, one can become overwhelmed trying to define the sweeping category that is Hispanic cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To really grasp Spanish culture, you can try all the different foods, whether at an authentic restaurant or making it yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If you do cook something yourself, you can use the Spanish recipe to not only get the cultural experience, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-reading-practice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">practice your Spanish reading as well!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to Learn Spanish Through Cooking and Eating<\/h2>\n<p>By integrating Spanish learning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/shopping-in-spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">into your shopping<\/a>, cooking, and eating habits, you infuse one more aspect of your life with your new language.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once you begin to familiarize yourself with Spanish cooking vocabulary you\u2019ll find many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-learning-tools-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more learning tools<\/a> and strategies open up to you.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways to learn and practice your Spanish food vocabulary and cooking terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shop at a local Hispanic grocery store<\/strong> and practice reading Spanish labels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch Spanish food-related videos<\/strong> on YouTube or Spanish learning platforms. The immersive language program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/spanish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FluentU<\/a> adds interactive dual-language subtitles and other tools to Spanish videos. <p><strong>FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fluentu-learn-language-videos\/id917892175\">the iOS app<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fluentflix.fluentu&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><i><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/NativeAd-Spanish.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU Ad\" \/>\r\n  <p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n    <button class=\"btn-blue\" style=\"border: none;font-size: 18px;text-align: center;padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;cursor: pointer\">\r\n      Try FluentU for FREE!\r\n    <\/button>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a Spanish shopping list<\/strong> whenever you go to the store to reinforce what you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch Spanish language cooking shows<\/strong> to pick up new recipes and kitchen tricks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook a regional dish<\/strong> from Spain or Latin America and host a Spanish conversation night for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/language-exchange-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your language partner<\/a>, fellow Spanish language learners and native speakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While cooking styles are very variable throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the basic ingredients and preparations are strikingly similar.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here is a great video that will introduce you to even more kitchen vocabulary:<\/p>\n<p><lite-youtube videoid=\"picE0Qwj4Uc\"><\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know all this Spanish food vocabulary, there&#8217;s nothing left to do but enjoy all that Spanish food. If you intend to do so while eating out, visit our post about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-restaurant-vocabulary-words-phrases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish restaurant vocabulary<\/a> for even more useful words and phrases!<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a1Buen provecho! <\/em>(Bon appetite!)<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>And One More Thing\u2026<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nIf you've made it this far that means you probably enjoy learning Spanish with engaging material and <strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> will then love FluentU<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nOther sites use scripted content. FluentU uses a natural approach that helps you ease into the Spanish language and culture over time. You\u2019ll learn Spanish as it\u2019s actually spoken by real people.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU has a wide variety of videos, as you can see here:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-1.jpg\" alt=\"learn-spanish-with-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>FluentU brings native videos within reach with interactive transcripts.<\/strong> You can tap on any word to look it up instantly. Every definition has examples that have been written to help you understand how the word is used. If you see an interesting word you don\u2019t know, you can add it to a vocab list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-2.png\" alt=\"learn-spanish-with-interactive-subtitled-videos\" width=\"320\" height=\"569\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nReview a complete interactive transcript under the <strong>Dialogue<\/strong> tab, and find words and phrases listed under <strong>Vocab<\/strong>.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/2\/Spanish-3.jpg\" alt=\"learn-spanish-with-songs\" width=\"320\" height=\"568\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nLearn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentU\u2019s robust learning engine. 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It'll even remind you when it\u2019s time to review what you\u2019ve learned.<strong> Every learner has a truly personalized experience, even if they\u2019re learning with the same video.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nStart using the FluentU website on your computer or tablet or, better yet, download the FluentU app from the iTunes or Google Play store. <a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to take advantage of our current sale! 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