Diccionario Gastronómico Español-Inglés A-H

A
Abadejo (pesc.) = Pollack
Abadejo eglefino (pesc.) = Haddock
Abastecedor = Caterer
Ablandar = to Soften
Abrillantar = to Burnish
Abundancia = Galore
Abundante = Bountiful
Acabado = Doneness
Acaramelar = to Coat with caramel
Acedera = Sorrel
Aceitar = to Oil
Aceite = Oil
Aceite de girasol = Sunflower oil
Aceite de maíz = Corn oil
Aceite de oliva = Olive oil
Aceite de ricino = Castor oil
Aceite de rosas = Attar
Aceituna = Olive
Acelga = Chard
Achicoria = Chicory
Acida = Sour, acid
Acompañamiento (plato de) = Side dish
Acuoso = Aqueous
Aderezar = to Season
Aderezo = Dressing
Aderezo ácido = Vinaigrette
Aditivo = Additive
Adobar = to Marinate
Adobo ácido = Marinade
Adornar = to Garnish
Advertencia = Caveat
Afrecho = Bran
Afrodisíaco = Aphrodisiac
A Fuego lento = to Simmer
Agitar = to Stir, to toss
Agridulce = Sweet and sour, bittersweet
Agrio = Sour, tart, acid
Agua = Water
Aguacate = Avocado
Aguardiente = Brandy
Aguaturma = Jerusalem artichoke
Aguja (carne) = Chuk (meat)
Agujerear = to Pierce
Ahogar = to Smother
Ahumado = Smoked
Ajedrea (especia) = Savory (spice)
Ajenjo = Wormwood, absinth
Ají = Red pepper, chilli
Ajíes verdes = Green peppers
Ajilimoje = Garlic and pepper sauce
Ají picante = Red pepper
Ajipuerro = Wild leek
Ajo = Garlic
Ajo (diente de) = Garlic clove
Ajoaceite = Garlic mayonnaise
Ajonjoli (sésamo) = Sesame
Al Ajillo = Fried with garlic
Ala (de ave) = Wing
Alambique = Still
Albahaca (especia) = Basil
Albaricoque = Apricot
Albóndiga = Meatball, patty
Albúmina = Albumin
Alcachofa = Artichoke
Alcaparras = Capers
Alcaravea (especia) = Caraway seeds
Alcaucil = Artichoke
Aleta (de pescado) = Fin
Algarrobo = Carob
Algo = a Trifle
Alhucema = Lavender
Aliño = Dressing
Aliñar = to Dress (for salads)
Aliñar = to Season, to flavor
Almejas = Clams
Almendrado = Macaroon
Almendras = Almonds
Almíbar = Syrup
Almidón de maíz o papa = (see Maizena)
Almidón = Starch
Almidón de maíz = Corn starch
Almuerzo = Lunch
Almuerzo de 3 platos = 3 course Lunch
Al Vapor = Steamed
Amapola = Poppy
Amargo = Bitter
Amasar = to Knead
Ampolla = Blister
Ananás = Pineapple
Anchoa (pesc.) = Anchovy
Anguila (pesc.) = Eel
Anís (especia) = Anise
Anis estrellado = Star anise
Añal (cordero de un año) = Yearling
Añejo = Mellow
Aparte = Aside
Aperitivo = Appetizer
Apetecible = Toothsome
Apetito = Appetite
Apetitoso = Appetizing
Apio = Celery
Aplastado = Crushed, smashed
A punto = Just right
Arándano = Bilberry, blueberry, cranberry
Arándanos, pasas de = Craisins
Arenilla = Grit
Arenoso = Gritty
Arenque (pesc.) = Herring
Arenque ahumado = Kipper
Aroma = Flavor
Aromático = Flavorful
Aromatizante = Flavoring
Arrastrar = to Drag
Arreglar (poner orden) = to Arrange
Arrollado = Swiss roll
Arroz = Rice
Arruinar = to Spoil
Arvejas = Peas, sweet peas
Asa = Handle
Asadera = Roasting pan
Asado (plancha de) = Plate
Asado con vacío = Plateflank (meat)
Asado de tira = Short ribs
Asado (parrillada) = Barbeque
Asar = to Roast
Asqueroso = Yucky
Atado = Bunch
Atractivo = Allure
Atún (pesc.) = Tuna, tunny
Avellanas = Hazelnuts
Avena = Oats
Ave de corral = Fowl
Aves = Poultry
Azafrán (especia) = Saffron
Azahar = Orange blossom
Azúcar = Sugar
Azúcar candé = Sugar candy
Azúcar de caña = Cane sugar
Azúcar quemada = Caramel
Azúcar superfino = Caster sugar

B
Bacalao (pesc.) = Cod
Bagre (pesc.) = Catfish
Balanza = Balance
Bandeja = Tray
Banquete = Banquet, feast
Bañado con azúcar = Candied
Bañar = to Baste
Baño maría = Bain-marie
Barquillo = Wafer
Barra = Loaf
Barril = Cask
Base de salsa = Roux
Batata = Yam, sweet potato
Batido = Batter(s), whipped(pp)
Batidor = Blender, beater, whisk
Batidor de alambre = Wire whisk
Batidor de huevos = Egg whisk
Batir = to Whisk, to beat
Baya = Berry
Baya de enebro (especia) = Juniper berry
Bazo (de vaca) = Spleen
Bebida = Drink, beverage
Becerro = Calf (calv)
Bellota = Acorn
Berberecho = Cockle
Berenjena = Eggplant, aubergine
Bergamota = Bergamot
Berro = Watercress
Berza = Cabbage
Bicarbonato de sodio = Baking soda
Bien asado = Well done
Bife = Chop, fillet
Bife = Steak, beefsteak
Bife ancho = Fore rib, roll
Bife angosto = Short loin, strip loin
Bife de cordero = Lamb chop
Bife de costilla (c/lomo) = T-bone steak
Bife de lomo = Tenderloin, sirloin
Bife de lomo = Sirloin steak
Bife de nalga = Rump steak
Bife de ternera = Baby beef
Bife de vacío (carne) = Flank steak
Bizcochuelo = Sponge cake
Bizcochuelo de capas = Trifle
Blando = Soft, mushy, floppy
Blanquear = to Blanch
Bocado = a Bit
Bodega = Cave
Bofe (pulmón de animal) = Lungs (of animal)
Bol = Bowl
Bola de lomo = Knuckle, Round (meat)
Bolas = Balls
Bollito de almendra = Macaroon
Bollo = Bun, cake
Bolsa = Bag
Bombon = Chocolate
Boquilla = Nozzle
Borbotear = to Bubble
Borgoña = Burgundy
Borra = Fluff
Borrego = Lamb
Botella = Bottle
Bramante = String
Brasas = Embers
Brazuelo (carne) = Shin (meat)
Brebaje = Potion, brew
Brecha = Gap
Breva = Early fig
Brindar = to Toast
Brioche = Brioche
Brocoli = Broccoli
Brochete = Skewer, kebab
Brote de helecho = Fiddlehead
Brotes = Sprouts
Budín = Pudding
Buey = Steer, bullock
Bufet = Buffet
Buñuelos = Fritters
Burdeos = Bordeaux
Butifarra = Pork sausage

C
Caballa (pescado) = Mackerel (fish)
Caballo = Horse
Cabeza = Head
Cabra = Goat
Cabrito = Kid
Cacerola = Saucepan
Café = Coffee
Cafetera = Coffepot
Cajú, nueces de = Cashew nuts
Calabaza (zapallo) = Pumpkin
Calabacita = Acorn squash
Calabaza = Squash, pumpkin, gourd
Calamar = Squid, cuttlefish
Calcinar = to Calcine
Caldera = Caldron
Caldo = Broth, stock, consomme
Caléndula = Marigold
Calentar sin hervir = to Simmer
Caliente = Warm, hot
Calomel = Calomel
Camarones = Shrimps, Prawns(small)
Canapé = Canape
Canasta = Basket
Canela (especia) = Cinnamon
Canelones = Cannelloni
Canilla de agua = Spigot
Cantina = Canteen
Caña = Cane
Capón = Capon
Caqui = Persimmon
Caracol (de tierra) = Snail
Caracol (de mar) = Winkle
Caramelizar = to Caramelize
Caramelo = Candy, caramel, sweetie
Caramelo hilado = Spun sugar
Carcasa = Carcass
Cardamomo (especia) = Cardamom
Carnaza (de vaca) = Clod (meat)
Carne (para comer) = Meat
Carnes (platos de.) = Meat dishes
Carne asada = Roasted meat
Carne cruda = Raw flesh
Carne de animal o fruto = Flesh
Carne de cerdo = Pork
Carne de ciervo = Venison
Carne de cordero = Lamb
Carne de oveja = Mutton
Carne de ternera = Veal
Carne de vaca = Beef
Carne picada = Mince, mince meat, ground meat
Carne cruda = Raw flesh
Carnero (animal) = Ram
Carnero (carne de) = Mutton
Carnes (platos de ) = Meat dishes
Carnicería = Carnage, butcher’s shop
Carnoso = Meaty
Carozo = Pit
Carpa (pesc.) = Carp
Carta de Comidas ( menú) = Menu
Carta de Vinos = Wine list
Cartílago = Grisle, cartilage
Cascanueces = Nut cracker
Cáscara = Shell
Cáscara de huevo = Egg shell
Caseína = Casein
Casero = Home made
Casis = Blackcurrant bush
Castaña = Chesnut
Castaña de agua = Water chesnut
Caviar = Caviar
Cayena ,pimienta de (especia) = Cayenne
Cazuela = Casserole, saucepan
Cebada = Barley
Cebolla = Onion
Cebolla de verdeo = Spring onion
Cebollín = Chives
Cedazo = Sieve
Celofan = Cellophane
Cena = Dinner, supper
Cena de 4 platos = 4 course Dinner
Centeno = Rye
Centolla = Spider crab
Cera de abeja = Beewax
Cerdo (carne) = Pork
Cerdo (macho y hembra) = Pig (male), sow (female)
Cerezas = Cherries
Cerveza = Beer
Cernir = to Sift
Cesta = Basket
Chaira = Sharpening steel
Champaña = Champagne
Champignon = Mushroom
Chamuscar = to Sear, to scorch
Chancho = Pig, swine
Chantillí, crema = Whipped cream
Charqui = Jerky
Chauchas = Green or french beans
Chauchas = String, snap or runner beans
Chicharrón = Crackling
Chicle = Chewing gum
Chicle tipo Bazuca = Bubble gum
Chile (pimiento) = Chili pepper
Chilindrón = Sauce (tom.,pepper,onion)
Chinchulines = Thin bowels
Chip = Brioche
Chipirón = Baby squid
Chirimoya = Custard apple
Chirivía = Parsnip
Choclo = Corn cob, ear corn, sweet corn
Chocolatin = Chocolate bar
Chorear = to Spout
Chorizo = Pork sausage
Chorro de líquido = Squirt
Choto (ternero) = Sucking calf
Choto (cabrito) = Young goat
Chuleta = Chop, cutlet
Chupetin = Lollipop
Churrasco asado a las brasas = Barbecued meat or steak
Churrasco de nalga = Rump steak
Churro = Fritter, cruller
Cierre relámpago = Ziplock, Zipper
Ciervo = Deer, venison, buck
Cilantro (especia) = Coriander (spice)
Ciruela = Plum, prune
Ciruela seca = Prune
Clara de huevo = Egg white
Clavo de olor (especia) = Cloves
Coágulo = Clot
Coagulado = Cloted
Cobertura de torta = Icing
Cocer = to Cook, to boil, to bake
Cochinillo = Sucking pig
Cochino = Swine, pig (female: sow)
Cocido = Stew
Cocina (artefacto) = Stove, caboose, range
Cocina (gastronomía) = Cuisine
Cocina (lugar) = Kitchen
Cocinado excesivamente = Overdone<
Cocinar = to Cook
Cocinar al vapor = to Steam
Cocinero = Cook
Coco = Coconut
Coctel = Cocktail
Coctelera = Cocktail shaker
Codillo de cerdo = Pork knuckle<br
Codorniz = Quail
Cogote = Neck
Col = Cabbage
Cola = Tail
Colador = Colander, strainer, sieve
Colar = to Strain
Coliflor = Cauliflower
Colita de cuadril = Tail of rump
Colmado = Heaped
Comida = Meal, food, lunch
Comino (especia) = Cumin, kummel
Compactar = to Jostle
Completamente = Thoroughly
Compota = Compote
Condimentar = to Season, to flavor
Condimento = Relish, dressing
Condimento = Flavoring, seasoning
Conejo = Rabbit
Confite = Candy
Confitado = Glacé
Congelado = Frozen
Congrio (pesc.) = Conger
Consejo = Tip
Conserva = Preserves
Conserva agridulce = Chutney
Consomé = Consommé,
Copa = Goblet
Copa de vino = Wine glass
Copa de vino blanco = White wine glass
Copa de vino dulce = Sherry glass
Copa de vino tinto = Red wine glass
Copos (de cereales,etc.) = Flakes
Corazón (de vaca) = Heart
Corazón (meollo) = Core
Corcho = Cork
Cordero = Lamb
Cordero, Pata de = Leg of lamb
Coriandro (especia) = Coriander
Cornalitos (pesc.) = Whitebait
Cortado en cubitos = Cubed
Cortado en juliana = Julienned
Cortado en rodajas = Sliced
Cortados = Snipped
Cortahuevos = Egg slicer
Cortapastas = Pastry cutter
Cortar = to Slice, to cut
Cortar en dados = to Dice
Corte = Slit
Corteza = Rind, crust, bark
Corvina (pesc.) = Corvina
Cosecha = Harvest, crop
Cosechar = to Reap
Costillar = Ribs
Costillas de cerdo = Spear ribs
Costillas de vaca = Short ribs
Crema = Cream, sour cream
Crema Chantilly = Whipping cream
Crêpes = Pancacke, Crepe
Criadilla = Testicle of animal
Crocante = Brittle, Almond brittle
Croqueta = Cutlet, croquette
Crudo = Raw, rear, rare
Crujiente = Crisp, crispy
Cuadrada (de vaca) = Flat (meat)
Cuadril (de vaca) = Rump
Cuajada = Curd
Cuajada ( de leche de camello) = Kefir
Cuajada ( de leche de oveja) = Yogurt
Cuajada ( de leche de yegua) = Kumis
Cuajar = to Curdle
Cuajo = Rennet
Cubeteado = Cubed
Cubierto = Place setting (for one person)
Cubierto de ensalada = Salat server
Cubiertos = Cutlery
Cubrir = to Smother
Cuchara = Spoon, tablespoon
Cuchara sopera = Soup spoon
Cucharada = Dollop, scoop, spoonful
Cucharita de postre = Dessert spoon
Cucharita de té = Teaspoon ,(tsp)
Cucharón = Dipper, ladle
Cuchilla = Big knife
Cuchillo = Knife
Cuchillo de carnicero = Chopper
Cuchillo de cocina (grande) = Case knife
Cuchillo de pelar = Pring knife
Cuchillo de pescado = Fish knife, fish slice
Cuchillo para trinchar = Carving knife
Cucurucho = Wafer, cone, cornet
Cúrcuma (especia) = Turmeric
Curry = Curry
Cuscús = Couscous

D
Dar vuelta = to Turn over
Damasco = Apricot
Dátil = Date
Dátil de mar = Date shell
Decantar = to Pour off, to decant
Decorar = to Garnish
De lado = Aside
Delantal = Apron
Delicioso = Delicious, scrumptious
Delgado = Thin, slim
Derramar = to Spill, to slash
Derretir = to Melt, to thaw
Desayuno = Breakfast
Desayuno tardío = Brunch
Descarozados = Pitted, seeded
Descascarados = Shelled
Descongelar = to Thaw, to defrost
Desecado = Dried
Desespinado = Boned, deboned
Desespinar = to Bone
Desespumar = to Skim
Deshuesado = Boned, Boneless
Deshuesar = to Bone (meat)
Desleir = to Dilute
Deslizar = to Slide in
Desmenuzar = to Crumble, to flake
Desollar = to Skin, to flay
Despechugar = to Cut the breast off
Despedazado = Flaked
Despensa = Pantry, storeroom, larder
Desplumar = to Pluck
Destripado = Gutted
Destripar = to Gut
Devorar = to Rave
Diagonal = Bias
Diente = Tooth
Diente de ajo = Garlic clove
Diente de tenedor = Prong
Diluir = to Dilute
Doblar = to Tuck, to fold
Dorada (pez) = Gilthead bream(fish)
Dorar = to Brown
Dorar al horno = to Gratin
Dulce (sabor) = Sweet
Dulce (mermelada,etc.) = Preserves
Durazno = Peach
Duro = Hard, stif

E
Echalotes = Scallions, shallot
Echar (volcar) = to Pour
Echar de a cucharadas = to Scoop on
Echar en forma de chorro = to Stream
Edulcorante = Sweetener
Embridar = to Bridle
Embutir = to Stuff
Empanada = Pasty, pie
Empanar = to coat in breadcrumbs
Empapar = to Soak
Emparedado = Sandwich
Empastar = to Cream
Emperador (pez) = Swordfish
Empujar = to Jostle, to push
Emulsionar = to Emulsify
Encanto = Allure
Encurtido = Pickle
Encurtir = to Pickle
Encargar = to Order
Endibia = Endive
Endulzante = Sweetener
Enebro (especia) = Juniper
Enebro, baya de (especia) = Juniper berry
Eneldo (especia) = Dill
Enfriar = to Chill
Engrasadas = Greased
Engrasar = to Grease, to oil
En grano = Wholegrain
Engullir = to Gobble
Enharinar = to Sprinkle w/flour, to dredge
Enjuagar = to Rinse
Enlatado = Canned
Enmantecar = to Smear with butter
Enristrar = to String together
Ensaladas = Salads
Ensaladera = Salad bowl
Entornado = Ajar
Entrada (comida) = Starter, entrée
Entraña (de vaca) = Skirt
Entrañas = Guts
Entreabierto = Ajar
Entrecote = Entrecôte
Entremés = Hors d’oeuvre
Entusiasmarse = to Rave
Escabeche = Marinade
Escabechar = to Pickle
Escaldar = to Scald
Escalfar = to Poach
Escama = Scale
Escamar = to Scale
Escanciar = to Pour, to serve
Escarchar = to Crystallize
Escarbadientes = Toothpick
Escarola = Curly endive, escarole
Escudilla = Bowl
Escurreplatos = Dishrack
Escurrir = to Drain
Espadarte (pez) = Swordfish (fish)
Espaguetis = Spaghetti
Espárragos = Asparagus
Espátula = Spatula
Especia = Spice
Especiero = Spice rack
Esperma de pescado = Milt
Espesar = to Thicken
Espeso = Stiff, thick
Espetar = to Skewer
Espeto = Skewer
Espiga = Ear
Espina = Bone
Espinaca = Spinach
Espinazo = Backbone, spine
Espolvorear = to Sprinkle, to dredge, to dust
Esponjoso = Fluffy
Espumadera = Skimmer,slotted spoon
Espumar = to Skim
Estante = Rack
Estirar = to Stretch
Estofado = Stew
Estofar = to Stew
Estómago de ave = Gizzard
Estragón (especia) = Tarragon
Estropear = to Spoil
Esturión (pez) = Sturgeon
Exprimidos = Pressed
Exprimir = to Wring, to squeeze
Exquisitez = Delicacy

F

Fabuloso = Awesome
Faisán = Pheasant
Falda (carne) = Navel (meat)
Fécula = Starch
Fiambre = Cold meat, cold cut
Fibra = Fiber
Fideos = Noodles, pasta
Filete (de pescado o carne) = Fillet, steak
Film transparente = Clingfilm
Filo (del cuchillo) = Edge
Filtro = Filter
Flambeado = Flambé
Flan = Custard, crème caramel
Flan = Terrine, egg custard.
Flanera = Mould (u.s.:mold)
Flojo = Floppy
Follaje = Frond
Fondue = Fodue
Forrar = to Line
Fragante = Fragrant
Frambueza = Raspberry
Freidora = Deep fryer
Freir = to Fry
Freir en mucho aceite = to Deep fry
Freir rápidamente = to Sear
Fresa = Strawberry
Frío = Cold
Fruta = Fruit
Frutilla = Strawberry
Fuente = Pan, dish, platter
Fuente de horno = Baking sheet
Fumet = Thick broth
Fundir = to Melt

G
Galeta = Biscuit
Galletita = Biscuit, Cookie
Galletita de agua = Cracker
Galletita salada = Cracker, Cream cracker
Gallina = Hen
Gallinero = Roost
Gallo = Rooster
Gamo = Buck
Ganado = Cattle
Ganso (macho) = Goose(female), (male: gander)
Garapiñar = to Candy
Garbanzos = Chickpeas
Garron (carne) = Shank
Gelatina = Jello, jelly, aspic, gelatine
Germen de trigo = Wheat germ
Ginebra = Gin
Ginebra holandesa = Schnaps
Girasol = Sunflower
Glacear = to Glaze
Glucosa = Glucose
Glutamato = Glutamate
Gluten = Gluten
Golosina = Candy
Goloso = Tooth, sweet tooth
Gordo = Fat man
Gouda = Dutch cheese
Gourmet = Gourmet
Granada = Pomegranate
Granero = Barn
Granos = Kernels
Grasa = Fat, grease
Grasa de cerdo = Lard
Grasa hidrogenada = Shortening
Gratinado = Au gratin
Gratinar = to Gratin
Grisines = Grisini
Grosella = Currant
Grueso = Coarse
Grumo = Lump, clot
Grupos = Clusters
Guante de horno = Oven glove
Guarnición (comida) = Accompaniment (food)
Guayaba = Guava
Guinda = Morello cherry
Guisante = Bean
Guisar = to Stew
Guiso = Stew
Gusto = Taste
Gustoso = Tasty

H
Habas = Broad beans
Habichuelas = Green beans
Hambre = Hunger
Hamburguesa = Hamburger, beefburger
Harina = Flour, meal
Harina de maíz = Corn flour, corn meal
Harina de trigo = Wheat flour
Hecho en casa = Home made
Heladera = Fridge, ice box, refrigerator
Helado (frío) = Iced
Helado (crema helada) = Ice cream
Helecho = Fern
Hervido = Boiled, scalded
Hervido ( para pescado ) = Poached
Hervir = to Boil
Hervir por poco tiempo = to Blanch, to scald
Hielo = Ice
Hierbas aromáticas = Herbs
Hierbabuena (especia) = Mint
Hígado = Liver
Higo = Fig
Hilbe (o fenugreek) = Yemenite spice
Hilo bramante = Twine
Hinojo = Fennel
Hoja = Foil
Hoja (del cuchillo) = Blade
Hojaldrado = Flakiness
Hojaldre = Puff pastry, flaky pastry
Hoja de Parra = Grape-wine plant leaf
Hojas de Sasafrás (especia) = Filé
Hojuela = Pancacke
Hongo = Mushroom, mold
Hornalla = Stove
Hornear = to Bake
Horno = Oven
Hortalizas = Vegetables
Hueco = Gap
Hueso = Bone
Huevas de pescado = Roe
Huevera = Egg cup
Huevos cocido a fuego lento = Coddled eggs
Huevo duro = Hard-boiled egg
Huevos fritos = Fried eggs
Huevo pasado por agua = Soft-boiled egg
Huevo poché = Poached egg
Huevos = Eggs
Huevos revueltos = Scrambled eggs
Húmedo = Moist,damp
Humo = Smoke