Definitions - 8. Restaurants, Dining & Food
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la mesa
A flat-topped piece of furniture elevated on legs for dining.
la silla
A structured seat equipped with a backrest designed for one person.
el camarero
The restaurant staff member managing table service and orders.
el mesero
The restaurant staff member managing table service and orders.
el menú
The physical booklet listing all available food items and prices.
la carta
The physical booklet listing all available food items and prices.
la cuenta
The itemized financial paper stating the total cost of a meal.
la propina
An extra voluntary cash bonus left to reward good table service.
el plato
A circular ceramic vessel holding a meal; can also mean a specific culinary recipe.
el vaso
A cylindrical glass container engineered for drinking cold liquids.
la taza
A ceramic handling cup designed for hot drinks like coffee or tea.
la botella
A glass or plastic narrow-necked container used to store liquids.
el cuchillo
A sharp, bladed metal utensil forged to slice through food items.
el tenedor
A metal utensil with sharp parallel tines engineered to spear food pieces.
la cuchara
A concave oval metal utensil designed to scoop up liquids or soups.
la servilleta
A sheet of cloth or absorbent paper used to wipe the mouth during a meal.
el desayuno
The initial meal consumed in the morning hours to break a fast.
el almuerzo
The main substantial meal consumed in the middle of the day.
la comida
The main substantial meal consumed in the middle of the day.
la cena
The final meal of the daily cycle, eaten in the late evening hours.
la merienda
A casual light snack eaten in the late afternoon between meals.
el agua
The essential, clear, flavorless liquid compound required for human survival.
el agua con gas
Mineral water carbonated artificially or naturally with carbon dioxide bubbles.
el agua sin gas
Flat, non-carbonated pure drinking water.
el café
A hot beverage brewed from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant.
el té
An aromatic beverage prepared by steeping dried leaves in boiling water.
la leche
The opaque white liquid nutrient produced by dairy cows.
el azúcar
A sweet crystalline carbohydrate substance used to sweeten foods.
el jugo
The natural liquid extracted by squeezing fruits
el zumo
The natural liquid extracted by squeezing fruits
el refresco
A sweet, carbonated commercial soft drink beverage.
la cerveza
An alcoholic beverage brewed through fermenting malted barley and hops.
el vino
An alcoholic beverage produced through fermenting crushed grapes.
el vino tinto
Red wine fermented alongside the dark skins of red grapes.
el vino blanco
Pale, translucent wine produced from clear grape juice juices.
la comida
Anything edible that supplies nutritional fuel to the human body.
la carne
Animal muscle tissue harvested for culinary human consumption.
el pollo
The meat harvested from domestic chickens; highly common menu item.
el cerdo
Pork meat harvested from domestic pigs.
el bistec
A thick, prime cut of beef steak grilled for dining.
la carne de res
General culinary term covering all cuts of beef.
el pescado
Fish that has been caught and prepared for culinary consumption.
los mariscos
General category covering aquatic invertebrates like shrimp, clams, and crabs.
el arroz
Starchy cereal grains that form a foundational staple across global cuisines.
los frijoles
Leguminous seeds packed with protein; standard staple in Latin cuisine.
las alubias
Term widely used in Spain to reference white or kidney beans.
la pasta
Flour and water dough extruded into shapes like spaghetti and boiled.
el pan
Baked dough composed of flour, water, and yeast; the universal table staple.
la mantequilla
A solid dairy fat emulsion produced by churning milk cream.
el queso
A solid dairy food produced by curdling and aging milk proteins.
el huevo
An oval reproductive body laid by chickens, used universally in cooking.
la ensalada
A cold mix of raw leafy greens tossed with vegetables and oils.
la sopa
A savory liquid broth containing meats, vegetables, or pasta elements.
las verduras
Plant matter cultivated for culinary use, prioritizing green leaves or stalks.
los vegetales
General botanical category covering all edible plant tissues.
la papa
A starchy tuber root vegetable natively tracking to the Americas
la patata
The specific linguistic term used across Spain to reference the potato.
el tomate
A juicy, red fruit utilized universally as a culinary vegetable base.
la cebolla
A pungent, layered bulb vegetable that forms the aromatic foundation of cooking.
el ajo
A strongly fragrant bulb cousin to the onion, used to season dishes.
la fruta
The sweet, seed-bearing structural product of a plant or tree.
la manzana
A crisp, round pomaceous fruit possessing red, green, or yellow skin.
el plátano
A long, curved sweet fruit with yellow peel
la banana
The global trade name for the sweet yellow banana fruit
la naranja
A round citrus fruit packed with sweet, acidic orange juice.
el limón
A sour, yellow citrus fruit used to provide acidic juice flavoring.
el postre
A sweet dish consumed at the absolute end of a lunch or dinner sequence.
el helado
A frozen, sweetened dairy dessert churned into a creamy texture.
la sal
Sodium chloride crystals mined universally to season food and highlight flavor.
la pimienta
A pungent, spicy ground dark spice harvested from peppercorns.
el aceite
Liquid fat extracted from olives or seeds, used to fry or dress food.
el vinagre
An acidic liquid produced by fermenting alcohol, used in dressings.
picante
Evoking a sharp, burning hot chemical sensation on the tongue from chili peppers.
dulce
Evoking a pleasing, sugar-rich flavor profile on the tastebuds.
salado
Heavily infused or seasoned with salt crystals.
rico
Possessing an exceptional, deeply satisfying culinary flavor.
delicioso
Possessing an exceptional, deeply satisfying culinary flavor.
cocinado
Subjected to thermal heat processing to make safe and edible.
crudo
Uncooked; raw state of matter without any thermal processing.
frito
Cooked by submerging completely in a boiling vat of oil.
asado
Cooked over an open fire flame or inside a scorching oven.
vegetariano
Free of any meat matter derived from mammals, birds, or fish.
vegano
Absolute exclusion of all animal matter, including dairy, eggs, and honey.
la alergia
An adverse immune response triggered by specific food compounds
tengo hambre
Personal state of lacking physical food fuel; needing to eat.
tengo sed
Personal state of lacking bodily hydration; needing a drink.
la comida para llevar
Food prepared by a restaurant packaged securely to be consumed elsewhere.