In this spanish blog you will find a list of the most important words when talking about food in Spanish, although there are many words that we use in Spanish, such as desayunar (to have breakfast), comer (to have lunch) and cenar (to have dinner), so let’s take a look at what I consider to be some of the most essential Spanish vocabulary food words for beginners that will be of great help.
Frutas y Verduras - Spanish vocabulary food
In Mexico we have a large number of fruits and vegetables that have become widely consumed in many parts of the world, many of these being brought to the country when it was conquered years ago.
Frutas (Fruits)
- Manzana (la) – Apple
- Sandía (la) – Watermelon
- Plátano (el) – Banana
- Naranja (la) – Orange
- Limón (el) – Lemon
- Uva (la) – Grape
- Aguacate (el) – Avocado
- Mango (el) – Mango
- Melón (el) – Melon
Verduras (Vegetables)
- Ajo (el) – Garlic
- Zanahoria (la) – Carrot
- Lechuga (la) – Lettuce
- Cebolla (la) – Onion
- Brócoli (el) – Broccoli
- Apio (el) – Celery
- Papa (la) – Potato
- Espinaca (la) – Spinach
- Rábano (el) – Radish
Carnes - Spanish vocabulary food
In Mexico a great amount of meat is consumed, being chicken the most consumed meat in the country and making Mexico one of the top 10 countries with the highest meat consumption.
- Puerco (el) – Pork
- Res (la) – Beef
- Borrego (el) – Lamb
- Pollo (el) – Chicken
- Pavo (el) – Turkey
- Pescado (el) – Fish
- Atún (el) – Tuna
- Camarón (el) – Shrimp
- Salmón (el) – Salmon
Consumo diario - Spanish vocabulary food
Some of the foods that are an important part of everyday human daily consumption and an important part of a healthy diet.
- Leche (la) – Milk
- Mantequilla (la) – Butter
- Yogur (el) – Yogurt
- Crema (la) – Cream
- Queso (el) – Cheese
- Huevo (el) – Egg
- Pan (el) – Bread
- Aceite (el) – Oil
- Azúcar (el) – Sugar
- Sal (la) – Salt
Bebidas - Spanish vocabulary food
Although in Mexico we have a great variety of beverages that are consumed throughout the country, we will start with those that are most commonly used in general.
- Agua (el) – Water
- Cáfe (el) – Coffee
- Té (el) – Tea
- Refresco (el) – Soda
- Cerveza (la) – Beer
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Utencilios - Spanish vocabulary food
In Mexico different types of utensils are used for the preparation and tasting of many dishes such as the “molcajete” and “comal“, however for beginners it is best to start with the most commonly used in general.
- Cuchara (la) – Spoon
- Tenedor (el) – Fork
- Cuchillo (el) – Knife
- Vaso (el) – Glass
- Jarra (la) – Jug
- Plato (el) – Plate
Tipos de Cocción - Spanish vocabulary food
Learning to differentiate the different ways in which a dish is prepared is basic information when ordering something specific in a restaurant.
- Freir – To Fry
- Cocinar/Cocer – To Cook
- Crudo – Raw
- Hervir – To Boil
- Asar – To Roast
- Calentar – To Heat
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Also, all this vocabulary would be helpful for you if you want to try a Mexico City Food Tour.
