DICCIONARIO GASTRONÓMICO ESPAÑOL – INGLÉS

SPANISH-ENGLISH GASTRONOMIC DICTIONARY

A
Abadejo (pez) = Pollack , Cod (fish)
Abadejo eglefino (pez) = Haddock  (fish)
Abastecedor = Caterer
Abeto = Fir-tree
Ablandar = to Soften
Abrebotellas = Bottle Opener
Abrelatas = Can Opener
Abrillantar = to Burnish
Absorber = to  Absorb
Abundancia = Galore
Abundante = Bountiful
Acabado = Doneness
Acaramelar = to Coat (to cover) in caramel
Acedera = Sorrel
Aceitar = to Oil
Aceite = Oil
Aceite de Colza = Rapeseedoil
Aceite de Girasol = Sunflower oil
Aceite de hígado de Bacalao = Cod-liver oill
Aceite de Maíz = Corn oil
Aceite de Oliva = Olive oil
Aceite de Ricino = Castor oil
Aceite de rosas = Attar
Aceituna = Olive
Aceituna rellena = Stuffed Olive
Acelga = Chard, Swiss Chard
Achicharrar = to Burn
Achicoria = Chicory
Acida = Sour, acid
Acimo = Unleavened
Acompañamiento (plato de) = Side dish, , Accompaniment
Acompañamiento decorativo comestible = Garnish
Acre = Pungend, Acrid
Acuoso = Aqueous
Adelgazar = to Thin
Aderezar = to Season
Aderezo = Dressing, Seasoning
Aderezo ácido = Vinaigrette
Aditivo = Additive
Adobar = to Marinate
Adobo ácido = Marinade
Adornar = to Garnish, to Decorate
Adulterar = to Adulterate
Advertencia = Caveat
Afilador = Knife Sharpener
Afilar = to Sharpen
Afrecho = Bran
Afrodisíaco = Aphrodisiac
A Fuego lento = to Simmer
Agallas (de pez) = Gills
Agallas (de animal) = Guts
Agitar = to Stir, to Toss, to Churn
Agradable = Pleasant
Agridulce = Sweet and sour, Bittersweet
Agrio = Sour, tart, acid
Agua = Water
Agua de la red = Tap Water
Agua Potable = Drinking Water
Agua salada = Brackish Water
Aguacate = Avocado
Aguardiente = Brandy
Aguaturma = Jerusalem Artichoke
Aguaviva = Jellyfish
Aguja (carne) = Chuk (meat)
Agujerear = to Pierce
Ahogar = to Smother
Ahumado = Smoked
Ajedrea (especia) = Savory (spice)
Ajenjo = Wormwood, Absinthe
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
Ajoarriero = dish prepared with cod fish,olive oil,garlic and eggs.
Ajonjoli (sésamo) = Sesame
Ajos confitados = Candied garlic
Al Ajillo = Fried with garlic
Ala (de ave) = Wing (of fowl)
Alacena = Kitchen Cupboard
Alambique = Still
Alamo = Aspen
Albahaca (especia) = Basil (spice)
Albaricoque = Apricot
Albóndiga = Meatball, patty
Albúmina = Albumin
Alcachofa = Artichoke
Alcaparras = Capers
Alcaravea (especia) = Caraway seeds (spice)
Alcaucil = Artichoke
Aleta (de pescado) = Fin (fish), Flipper
Alga = Seaweed
Algarrobo = Carob
Algo = a Trifle
Algodon = Cotton
Alhucema = Lavender
Alimentar = to Feed, to Nourish
Alimento = Food
Aliñar = to Dress (for salads)
Aliñar = to Season, to Flavor
Aliño = Dressing
Aliño para Ensaladas = Salad Dressing
Almacen = Warehouse, Grocery, Mark, Storeroom, Store
Almejas = Clams
Almendrado = Macaroon
Almendras = Almonds
Almíbar = Syrup
Almidón de maíz o papa = (see Maizena)
Almidón = Starch
Almidón de maíz = Corn Starch
Almorzar = to have Lunch
Almuerzo = Lunch
Almuerzo de 3 platos = 3 course Lunch
Alpiste = Bird Seed
Alubia = Bean,  Haricot
Al Vapor = Steamed
Amapola = Poppy
Amargo = Bitter
Amasar = to Knead
Ambar = Amber
Aminoacido = Aminoacid
Ampolla = Blister
Ánade = Duck
Ananás = Pineapple
Ancas (de rana) = Frog’s legs
Anchoa (pez) = Anchovy (fish)
Anguila (pez) = Eel (fish)
Anguila (de mar) =  Conger Eel
Anodino = Anodyne
Anís (especia) = Anise (spice)
Anis estrellado = Star anise
Anticongelante = Antifreeze
Añal (cordero de un año) = Yearling
Añejo = Mellow
Aparte = Aside
Aperitivo = Appetizer, Aperitif
Apetecible = Toothsome
Apetito = Appetite
Apetitoso = Mouthwatering
Apetitoso = Appetizing, Savory
Apicultor = Beekeeper
Apio = Celery
Aplastado = Crushed, Smashed
Apretado = Tight
Apretar = to Squeeze
A punto = Just right
Arándano = Bilberry, Blueberry, Cranberry
Arándanos, pasas de = Craisins
Arce  = Maple Tree
Arenilla = Grit
Arenoso = Gritty, Sandy
Arenque (pez) = Herring (fish)
Arenque ahumado = Kipper
Aroma = Flavor, Scent
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 ( carne) = Plateflank (meat)
Asado de tira = Short Ribs
Asado (parrillada) = Barbeque
Asador (instrumento) = Spit
Asar = to Roast, to Grill
Asar a la parrilla = to Broil, Charbroil
Asqueroso = Yucky, Disgusting
Astillarse = to Splinter
Astringent = Astringente
Atado = Bunch, Bundle
Atractivo = Allure
Atún (pez) = Tuna, Tunny (fish)
Avellanas = Hazelnuts
Avena = Oats
Avena, copos de = Porridge
Avena, gachas de = Porridge
Ave de corral = Fowl, Poultry
Aves = Poultry
Avestruz = Ostrich
Ayunar = to Fast
Azafrán (especia) = Saffron (spice), Crocus
Azahar = Orange Blossom
Ázimo = Unleavend
Azúcar = Sugar
Azúcar candé = Sugar Candy
Azúcar de caña = Cane Sugar
Azúcar Impalpable = Confectioner’s Sugar
Azúcar moreno = Brown Sugar
Azúcar quemada = Caramel
Azúcar superfino = Caster Sugar
Azucarera = Sugar  Bowl

B
Bacalao (pez) = Cod (fish)
Bagre (pez)) = Catfish (fish)
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, Milk Shake
Batidor = Blender, Beater, Whisk
Batidor de Alambre = Wire Whisk
Batidor de Huevos = Egg Whisk
Batir = to Whisk, to Beat, to Churn
Baya = Berry
Baya de Enebro (especia) = Juniper Berry (spice)
Bazo (de vaca) = Spleen
Bazofia = Muck
Beber = to Drink
Beber a Sorbos = to Sup
Bebida = Drink, Beverage
Bebida Alcohólica = Liquor
Becerro = Calf (calv)
Bellota = Acorn
Berberecho = Cockle( molusc)
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 a la plancha = Grilled Steak
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
Bife de Lomo  de  ternera = Sirloin Steak
Bife de Nalga = Rump Steak
Bife de Ternera = Baby Beef
Bife de Vacío (carne) = Flank Steak
Bilis = Bile, Gall
Bistec = Steak
Bizcocho = Sponge
Bizcochuelo = Sponge Cake
Bizcochuelo de capas = Trifle
Blando = Soft, Mushy, Floppy, Bland
Blanquear = to Blanch
Bocado = a Bit , Swallow
Bodega = Cave, Winery, Wine Cellar
Bofe (pulmón de animal) = Lungs (of animal)
Bogavante = Lobster
Bol = Bowl
Bola de Helado = Scoop of Ice Cream
Bola de lomo = Knuckle, Round (meat)
Bolas = Balls
Bollito de almendra = Macaroon
Bollo = Bun, Roll
Bombilla = Tube (for mate)
Boniato = Sweet Potato
Bolsa = Bag
Bombon = Chocolate, goody
Boniato = Sweet Potato
Boquilla = Nozzle
Borbotear = to Bubble
Borgoña = Burgundy
Borra = Fluff
Borrego = Lamb
Botella = Bottle
Bourbon = Bourbon
Bovino = Bovine
Bramante = String, Cord
Brasas = Embers
Brazuelo (carne) = Shin (meat)
Brebaje = Potion, Brew, Concotion
Brecha = Gap
Breva = Early Fig
Brindar = to Toast
Brindis = Toast
Brioche = Brioche
Brocoli = Broccoli
Brochete = Skewer, Kebab
Brote = Bud
Brote de helecho = Fiddlehead
Brotes = Sprouts
Budín = Pudding
Buey = Steer, Bullock
Bufet = Buffet
Bulbo = Bulb
Buñuelos = Fritters, Doughnuts
Burbuja = Bubble
Burbujeante = Fizzy
Burdeos = Bordeaux
Butifarra = Pork Sausage

C
Caballa (pez) = Mackerel (fish)
Caballo = Horse
Cabeza = Head
Cabeza, parte superior = Crown
Cabra = Goat
Cabrito = Kid (Goat)
Caca = Pooh
Cacahuete = Peanut
Cacao = Cocoa
Cacerola (recipiente) = Casserole, Saucepan, Pot
Cadera = Hip
Café = Coffee
Cafetera = Coffepot
Caimán = Alligator
Cajú, nueces de = Cashew Nuts
Calabacita = Acorn Squash
Calabaza (zapallo) = Squash,  Pumpkin,  Gourd
Calamar = Squid, Cuttlefish
Calcinar = to Calcine, to Burn, to Char
Caldera = Boiler
Caldero = Cauldron
Caldo = Broth, Stock, Consomme
Caléndula = Marigold
Calentar sin hervir = to Simmer
Cálido = Warm
Caliente = Warm, Hot
Callos = Tripe
Calomel = Calomel
Camarero = Waiter
Camarones = Shrimps, Prawns(small)
Canapé = Canape
Canasta = Basket
Canela (especia) = Cinnamon
Canelones = Cannelloni
Canilla de agua = Spigot, Fauset
Cangrejo de Mar = Crab
Cangrejo de Río = Crayfish
Cántaro = Pitcher
Cantina = Canteen, Buffet
Caña = Cane
Caparazón = Shell
Capón = Capon
Capullo = Bud
Caqui = Persimmon,  Kaki
Caracol (de tierra) = Snail
Caracol (de mar) = Winkle
Caracú = Bone Marrow
Caramelizar = to Caramelize
Caramelo = Candy, Caramel, Sweetie, Toffee, Bonbon
Caramelo hilado = Spun sugar
Carbonizado = Charred
Carcasa = Carcass
Cardamomo (especia) = Cardamom (spice)
Cardo = Thisle
Cardúmen(de peces) = Shoal
Carnada = Bait
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 =  Butcher’s Shop
Carnicero = Butcher
Carnoso = Meaty, Fleshy
Carozo = Pit, Stone
Carpa (pez) = Carp (fish)
Carpa dorada  (pez) = Goldfish (fish)
Carré  de  Cerdo = Rack  of Pork
Carré  de  Cordero = Rack  of  Lamb
Carta de Comidas ( menú) = Menu
Carta de Vinos = Wine list
Cartílago = Grisle, Cartilage
Cascanueces = Nut Cracker
Cáscara = Shell, Peel
Cáscara de huevo = Egg Shell
Caseína = Casein
Casero = Home made
Casis = Blackcurrant bush, Cassis
Castaña = Chesnut
Castaña de agua = Water Chesnut
Castaña de Cajú = Cashew nut
Catar = to Taste
Catinga = Foul Smell
Cava = Wine cellar
Caviar = Caviar
Cayena ,pimienta de (especia) = Cayenne (spice)
Cazuela (recipiente) = Casserole, Saucepan
Cazuela (de comida) = Casserole, Stew
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
Cena tardía = Supper
Centeno = Rye
Centígrado = Celsius
Centolla = Spider Crab
Cepa = Variety
Cera = Wax
Cera de abeja = Beewax
Cerafolio = Chervil
Cerdito = Piglet
Cerdo (carne) = Pork
Cerdo (macho y hembra) =Hog,  Pig (male), Sow (female)
Cereal = Cereal
Cerebro = Brain
Cerezas = Cherries
Cerveza = Beer
Ceniza = Ash
Cernir = to Sift, to Sieve
Cerveza Inglesa = Ale
Cesta = Basket
Ceviche = Marinated raw Fish
Chacra = Farm
Chaira = Sharpening Steel
Champaña = Champagne
Champignon = Mushroom
Chamuscar = to Sear, to Scorch, to Singe
Chancho = Pig, Swine
Chancho (carne de) = Pork
Chantillí, crema = Whipped cream
Charqui = Jerky
Chato = Shallow
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)
Chimichurri = Hot Sauce
Chinchulines = Thin Bowels
Chip = Brioche
Chipirón = Baby Squid
Chirimoya = Custard Apple
Chirivía = Parsnip
Choclo = Corn cob, ear corn, sweet corn
Chocolatin = Chocolate bar
Chop = Mug of Beer
Chorear = to Spout
Chorizo = Cured Pork Sausage
Chorro de líquido = Squirt
Choto (ternero) = Sucking Calf
Choto (cabrito) = young Goat
Chucrut = Sauer Kraut
Chuleta = Chop, Cutlet
Chuleta de Cerdo = Pork Chop
Chupar = to Suck
Chupe = Stew
Chupetin = Lollipop
Churrasco asado a las brasas = Barbecued meat or steak
Churrasco de nalga = Rump Steak
Churro = Fritter, Cruller
Ciervo = Deer, Venison, Buck, Stag
Cigala  (custáceo) = Cigala lobster, Crayfish (crustacean)
Cigala = Scami, Bay Prawn
Cilantro (especia) = Coriander (spice)
Ciruela = Plum
Ciruela seca = Prune
Cisne = Swan
Cítricos = Citrus fruits
Clara de huevo = Egg white
Claro = Pale
Clavo de olor (especia) = Clove (spice)
Coágulo = Clot
Coagulado = Clotted
Cobertura de torta = Icing
Cobertura de chocolate y crema chantilly = Ganache
Cocción = Cooking, Baking
Cocer = to Cook, to Boil, to Bake
Cochinillo = Suckling Pig
Cochino = Swine, Pig (female: Sow)
Cocido = Stew
Cocina (artefacto) = Stove, Caboose, Range
Cocina (gastronomía) = Cuisine
Cocina (lugar) = Kitchen
Cocinado excesivamente = Overdone, Overcoocked
Cocinar = to Cook
Cocinar al vapor = to Steam
Cocinero = Cook
Coco = Coconut
Coctel = Cocktail
Coctelera = Cocktail Shaker
Codillo de cerdo = Pork Knuckle
Codorniz = Quail
Cogollo = Heart, Shoot
Cogote = Neck
Col = Cabbage
Cola = Tail
Colación = Snack
Colador = Colander, Strainer, Sieve
Colágeno = Collagen
Colar = to Strain
Coliflor = Cauliflower
Colinabos = Swedes
Colita de cuadril = Tail of Rump
Colmado = Heaped
Colmena = Hive
Comedor = Dining Room
Comer = to Eat
Comestible = Edible
Comida = Meal, Food, Lunch, Dinner
Comino (especia) = Cumin, Kummel (spice)
Compactar = to Jostle, to Compress.
Completamente = Thoroughly
Compota = Compote
to Compress = Compactar
Concentrado = Concentrate, Extract
Concha ( de molusco) = Shell
Condimentar = to Season, to Flavor
Condimento = Relish, Dressing, Condiment
Condimento = Flavoring, Seasoning
Conejo = Rabbit (fem. : Doe), Buck
Confitado = Glacé, Candied
Confitar = to Glace
Confite = Candy
Congelado = Frozen
Cogelador = Freezer
Congelar = to Freeze
Congrio (pez) = Conger (fish), Eel
Cono = Cone
Consejo = Tip, Advice
Conserva = Preserves, Canned food
Conserva Frutal  agridulce y picante = Chutney
Conservar = to Preserve
Consomé = Consommé
Contaminar = to Pollute
Coñac = Brandy, Cognac
Copa  grande = 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 Avena = rolled Oats
Copos (de cereales,etc.) = Flakes
Corazón (de vaca) = Heart
Corazón (meollo) = Core
Corcho = Cork
Cordel = Twine
Cordero = Lamb
Cordero, Pata de = Leg of Lamb
Coriandro (especia) = Coriander
Cornalitos (pez) = Whitebait (fish)
Corral  ( de aves) = Run
Corral (de cerdos, ovejas) = Pen,  Coop,  Cattle Yard
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
Cortar en rodajas = to Slice
Cortar los vegetales = to Slit
Cortarse (la leche,etc.) = to Curdle
Corte = Slit
Corteza = Rind, Crust, Bark
Corvina (pez) = Corvina (fish), Meagre
Cosecha = Harvest, Crop, Vintage
Cosechar = to Reap
Costilla = Cutlet
Costillar = Ribs, Rib cage
Costillas de cerdo = Spear Ribs
Costillas de vaca = Short Ribs
Crema = Cream, sour Cream
Crema Chantilly = Whipping cream
Crema Pastelera = Cofectioner’s Custard
Crêpes = Pancacke, Crepe, Hotcake
Criadilla = Testicle of animal
Criba = Sieve
Crocante = Brittle, Crunchy
Crocante de almendras = Almond brittle
Croqueta = Cutlet, Croquette
Crudo = Raw, Rear, Rare, Uncooked
Crujiente = Crisp, Crispy, Crunchy
Crustáceo = Crustacean
Cuadrada (de vaca) = Flat (meat)
Cuadril (de vaca) = Rump (meat)
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
Cuarto trasero (carne) = Rump (meat)
Cubeteado = Cubed
Cubierto = Place setting (for one person)
Cubierto de ensalada = Salat Server
Cubiertos = Cutlery
Cubrir = to Smother
Cuchara = Spoon, Tablespoon
Cuchara de Servir = 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,  Blade
Cuchillo = Knife
Cuchillo de carnicero = Chopper
Cuchillo de cocina (grande) = Case Knife, Kitchen Knife
Cuchillo de pelar = Pring Knife
Cuchillo de pescado = Fish Knife, Fish  Slice
Cuchillo para trinchar = Carving Knife
Cucurucho = Wafer, Cone, Cornet
Cuerda = String
Cuerno = Horn
Cuero = Leather
Cultivar = to Farm, to Cultivate, to Grow
Cúrcuma (especia) = Turmeric ( spice )
Curry (especia) = Curry (spice)
Cuscús = Couscous
Cutícula = Cuticle

D
Damajuana = Demijohn
Damasco = Apricot
Dar vuelta = to Turn over
Dátil = Date
Dátil de mar = Date shell, Date mussel
Decantar = to Pour off, to Decant
Decorar = to Garnish
Deglutir = to Swallow
De lado = Aside
Delantal = Apron
Delgado = Thin, Slim
Delicioso = Delicious, Scrumptious
Denso = Dense, Thick
Derramar = to Spill, to Slash,to Pour
Derretir = to Melt, to Thaw
Desayuno = Breakfast
Desayuno tardío = Brunch
Descarozados = Pitted, Seeded
Descascarados = Shelled
Descongelar = to Thaw, to Defrost
Descremar =to Skim
Desecado = Dried
Desespinado = Boned, deboned
Desespinar = to Bone
Desespumar = to Skim
Deshidratar = to Dehydrate
Deshuesado = Boned, Boneless
Deshuesar = to Bone
Desleir = to Dilute, to Thin
Deslizar = to Slide in
Desmenuzar = to Crumble, to Flake
Desnatar = to Skim
Desollar = to Skin, to Flay
Despechugar = to Cut the Breast off
Despedazado = Flaked
Despellejar = to Skin, to Flay
Despensa = Pantry, Storeroom, Larder
Despiezar = to Quarter, to Cut up
Desplumar = to Pluck
Destacar = Standout
Destripado = Gutted
Destripar = to Gut (fish)
Destripar = to Disembowel (animal)
Devorar = to Rave
Diagonal = Bias
Diente = Tooth
Diente de ajo = Garlic Clove
Diente de tenedor = Prong
Digerir = to Digest
Digerible = Digestible
Diluir = to Dilute, to Thin
Disolver = to Dissolve
Doblar = to Tuck, to Fold
Dorada (pez) = Gilthead Bream (fish)
Dorar = to Brown
Dorar al horno = to Gratin
Dulce (sabor) = Sweet (flavor)
Dulce (mermelada,etc.) = Preserves, Jam
Dulce de Azúcar, Manteca y Leche = Fudge
Dulces = Confectionery
Durazno = Peach
Duro = Hard, Stif, Tough

E
Ebullicion = Boiling
Echalotes = Scallions, shallot
Echar (volcar) = to Pour
Echar de a cucharadas = to Scoop on
Echar en forma de chorro = to Stream
Edulcorante = Sweetener
Efervescente = Fizzy
Electrodoméstico = Appliance (electrical)
Embeber = to Soak up
Embotellado = Bottled
Embridar = to Bridle
Embudo = Funnel
Embutido = Cold Cut, Cold Meat  prossesed, Sausage Stuff
Embutir = to Stuff
Empalagoso = Cloying
Empanada = Empanada, Pasty, Pie
Empanar = to Coat in Breadcrumbs
Empanar = to Bake in Pastry
Empapar = to Soak
Empapado = Soggy
Emparedado = Sandwich
Empastar = to Cream
Emperador (pez) = Swordfish (fish)
Empollar = to Hatch
Empujar = to Jostle, to Push
Emulsionar = to Emulsify
Encanto = Allure
Encogerse = to Shrivel
Encurtido = Pickle
Encurtir = to Pickle
Encargar = to Order
Endibia = Endive
Endulzante = Sweetener
Enebro (especia) = Juniper (spice)
Enebro, baya de (especia) = Juniper Berry (spice)
Eneldo (especia) = Dill (spice)
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, Jarred
Enmantecar = to Smear with Butter
Enólogo = wine Expert
Enristrar = to String together
Ensaladas = Salads
Ensaladera = Salad Bowl
Ensartas = to Skewer
Entornado = Ajar
Entrada (comida) = Starter, Entrée
Entraña (de vaca) = Skirt (meat)
Entrañas = Guts
Entreabierto = Ajar
Entrecote = Entrecôte
Entremés = Hors d’oeuvre
Entusiasmarse = to Rave
Envasado al Vacío = Vacuum-Packed
Envasar = to Pack
Envolver = to Wrap
Enzima = Enzyme
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, to Strain, to Wring
Esencia = Essence
Espadarte (pez) = Swordfish (fish)
Espaguetis = Spaghetti
Esparcir = to Scatter
Espárragos = Asparagus
Espátula = Spatula
Especia = Spice
Especiado = Spicy
Especie = Species
Especiero = Spice rack
Esperma de pescado = Milt
Espesar = to Thicken
Espeso = Stiff, Thick
Espetar = to Skewer
Espeto = Skewer
Espetón = Spit
Espiga = Ear
Espina =Fish  Bone, Spine
Espinaca = Spinach
Espinazo = Backbone, Spine
Espliego = Lavender
Espolvorear = to Sprinkle, to Dredge, to Dust
Esponjoso = Fluffy, Light, Spongy
Espuma = Foam, Scum
Espumadera = Skimmer, Slotted Spoon
Espumar = to Skim
Espumoso = Fizzy
Estacional = Seasonal
Estante = Rack, Shelf
Estaño = Tin
Estirar = to Stretch
Estofado = Stew, Hotpot
Estofar = to Stew
Estómago de ave = Gizzard
Estragón (especia) = Tarragon (spice)
Estropear = to Spoil, to Ruin
Estufa = Stove
Esturión (pez) = Sturgeon (fish)
Evaporar = to Evaporate, to Vaporize
Exprés (café) = Expresso
Exprimidos = Pressed
Exprimir = to Wring, to Squeeze
Exquisitez = Delicacy
Extracto = Extract
Extraer = to Extract

F
Fábrica = Factory
Fábrica de Conservas = Cannery
Fabuloso = Awesome
Facturas = Pastries
Faisán = Pheasant
Falda (carne) = Navel (meat), Flank of Beef
Fécula = Starch
Fémur = Thighbone
Feria = Fairground
Feria a cielo abierto = Open Market
Fermentación = Fermentation
Festín = Feast
Feta = Fine
Fiambre = Cold Meat, cold Cut
Fiambre de Carne,prensado y enlatado = Corned Beef
Fibra = Fiber
Fideos = Noodles, Pasta
Filete (de pescado o carne) = Fillet, Steak
Film transparente = Clingfilm
Filo (del cuchillo) = Edge
Filtro = Filter
Fino = Fine
Firme = Tight
Flambeado = Flambé
Flan = Custard, Creme Caramel
Flan = Terrine, Egg Custard
Flanera = Mould (U.S.:mold)
Flojo = Floppy
Flor = Flower
Follaje = Frond
Fonda = Boarding House
Fondue = Fondue
Forrar = to Line
Fragante = Fragrant
Frágil = Brittle
Fragmento = Fragment
Frambueza = Raspberry
Freidor = Deep Fryer
Freir = to Fry
Freir en mucho aceite = to Deep Fry
Freir rápidamente = to Sear
Fresa = Strawberry
Fresco = Fresh, cold, Cool
Frío = Cold
Fritura = Fried dish
Fritura con agitación simultánea = Stir-fry
Fruta = Fruit
Fruta Cítrica = Citrus
Frutas Secas = Dried Fruits
Frutos Carnosos = Fleshy Fruits
Frutilla = Strawberry
Fuente = Pan, Dish, Platter
Fuente de horno = Baking Sheet
Fumet = Thick Broth
Fundido = Molten
Fundir = to Melt

G
Gajo = Segment
Gachas de Avena = Porridge
Galleta = Biscuit
Galleta de Manteca = Shortbread
Galleta Salada = Cracker
Galletita = Biscuit, Cookie
Galletita de agua = Cracker
Galletita salada = Cracker, Cream Cracker
Gallina = Hen
Gallinero = Roost, Hen house
Gallo = Rooster, Cock
Gambas = Shrimps, prawns (small sice)
Gambas rebozadas = Scampi
Gamo = Buck
Ganado = Cattle, Livestock
Ganso (macho) = Goose(female), (male: Gander)
Garbanzos = Chickpeas
Garrapiñar = to Candy
Garron (carne) = Shank (meat)
Gaseosa = Pop, Soda
Gelatina = Jello, Jelly, Aspic, Gelatine
Germen de trigo = Wheat Germ
Ginebra = Gin
Ginebra holandesa = Schnaps
Girasol = Sunflower
Glaseado = Icing
Glacear = to Glaze
Glotonería = Greed
Glucosa = Glucose
Glutamato = Glutamate
Gluten = Gluten
Golosina = Candy , Goody
Goloso = Tooth, Sweet tooth
Gomoso = Chewy
Gordo = Fat Man
Gordura = Fatness
Gouda = Dutch Cheese
Gourmet = Gourmet
Gota = Drop
Gotita = Droplet
Grado = Degree
Granada = Pomegranate, Grenade
Granero = Barn, Granary
Granja Avícola = Poultry Farm
Granos = Grains
Grasa = Fat, Fatness
Grasa de cerdo = Lard
Grasa hidrogenada = Shortening
Gratinado = Au gratin
Gratinar = to Gratin, to Cook au Gratin
Grelo = Turnip Leaf
Gres = Stoneware
Grifo = Fauset
Grisines = Grisini
Grosella = Currant
Grueso = Coarse, Thick
Grumo = Lump, Clot
Grupos = Clusters
Guante de horno = Oven Glove
Guarnición (comida) = Accompaniment (food), Garnish
Guayaba = Guava
Guinda = Morello Cherr
Guisante = Bean, Pea
Guisar = to Stew
Guiso = Stew, Casserole
Gula = Greed
Gusto = Taste
Gustoso = Tasty

H
Habas = Broad Beans
Habichuelas = Green Beans
Hambre = Hunger
Hambriento = Starving
Hamburguesa = Hamburger, Beefburger
Harina = Flour, Meal
Harina común = All purpose Flour
Harina de Avena = Oatmeal
Harina de maíz = Corn Flour, Corn Meal
Harina de trigo = Wheat Flour
Harina integral = Whole Wheat Flour
Harina leudante = Self-raising Flour
Haya (madera de,) = Beech (wood)
Hecho en casa = Home made
Heladera = Fridge, ice box, refrigerator
Helado (frío) = Iced
Helado (crema helada) = Ice Cream,  Sorbet
Helado con Frutas y Nueces = Sundae
Helecho = Fern, Bracken
Hervido = Boiled, Scalded
Hervido ( para pescado ) = Poached
Hervir = to Boil
Hervir por poco tiempo = to Blanch, to Scald
Hielo = Ice
Hierba = Grass
Hierbas aromáticas = Herbs
Hierbabuena (especia) = Mint (spice)
Hígado = Liver
Higo = Fig
Hilbe (o fenugreek) = Yemenite spice
Hilo bramante = Twine
Hinojo = Fennel
Hogaza = Large Loaf
Hoja = Foil, Leaf
Hoja (del cuchillo) = Blade
Hojaldrado = Flakiness
Hojaldre = puff Pastry, flaky Pastry
Hoja de Parra = Grape-wine plant Leaf
Hojas de Sasafrás (especia) = Filé (spice)
Hojuela = Pancacke
Hollín = Soot
Hongo = Mushroom, Mold, Fungus
Hornalla = Stove
Horneable = Ovenproof
Hornear = to Bake
Horno = Oven, Furnace
Horno de microondas = Microwave Oven
Hortalizas = Vegetables
Hueco = Gap
Huerta = Truck Farm
Huerto de Frutales = Orchard
Huerto de Hortalizas = Vegetable Garden
Hueso = Bone
Huevas de pescado = Roe, Spawn
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, Humid, Wet
Humo = Smoke
Humus = Humus

I

Impalpable = Impalpable

Impermeable = Waterproof

Impregnar = to Soak, to Impregnate

Incomible = Inedible

Incubar = to Hatch

Indigerible = Indigestible

Infusión = Infusion

Ingerir = to Ingest
Inmaduro = Unripe

Inoxidable = Stainless

Insípido = Dull, Insipid

Insoluble = Insoluble

Insulso = Insipid, Anodyne

Integral = Wholemeal (p/pan o pastas)

Intestino = Gut

Invernadero = Greenhouse

Irradiar (sentimiento) = to Ooze

J

Jalea = Jelly, Jello

Jamón = Ham

Jamón cocido = Boiled ham

Jamón crudo = cured ham

Jarabe = Syrup

Jarra = Jar, Jug, Carafe

Jarra de Leche = Milk Jug

Jarro = Can, Mug

Jefe de Cocina = Chef

Jengibre (especia) = Ginger (spice)

Jerez = Sherry

Jibia = Cuttlefifh

Jrein = Horseradish

Jugo = Juice

Jugoso = Juicy

Juliana, cortado en = Julienned

Jurel (pez) = Horse Mackerel

K

Kaki = Kaki

Kasha (trigo sarraceno) = Buckwheat

Kebab = Kebab

Kinoto = Kumquat

Kiwi = Kiwi

Kneidel, kneidlaj = Dumplings

Kummel (especia) = Caraway seeds (spice)

L

Lactosa = Milk Sugar

Lámina = Foil

Laminilla = Sliver

Langosta (crustáceo) = Lobster (crustacean)

Langostinos (crustáceos) = King Prawns (large shrimps)

Lasaña = Lasagna

Laurel (hojas de) (especia) = Bay leaves, Daphne leaves

Lata (envase) = Canister, can, tin

Lavanda = Lavender

Lavandina = Bleach

Lavaplatos = Dishwasher

Leche = Milk

Leche chocolatada = Chocolate milk

Leche cortada (suero de leche) = Buttermilk

Leche descremada = Skim milk

Lechera = Milk churn, milkpot

Lechería = Dairy

Lechero = Milkman

Lechon = Sucking pig

Lechuga = Lettuce

Lechuga flamenca = Cabbage-lettuce

Lechuga romana = Romaine

Legumbre = Legume, vegetable

Lejía = Bleach

Lengua = Tongue

Lenguado (pez) = Sole, flounder (fish)

Lenteja = Lentil

Leudar = to Leaven

Levadura = Yeast, Leaven

Levadura en polvo = Baking powder

Libre de Grasas = Fat Free

Librillo (de vaca) = Bible (of cow)

Licor = Liqueur

Licuado = Blended juice

Licuadora = Blender

Licuar = Liquefy

Liebre = Hare

Lima (especie de limón) = Lime

Limón = Lemon

Limonada = Lemonade

Limpiar = to Clean, to mop, to wipe

Limpieza = Mopping, Cleaning

Limpio = Clean

Linaza = Linseed

Lino = Flax, Linseed
Lípido = Lipid
Líquido = Liquid
Liso = Smooth

Local de Alimentos Selectos = Deli

Lomo a la placha = Grilled sirloin  (tendreloin) steak

Lomo de cerdo = Loin, loin of pork

Lomo de ternera = Sirloin

Lomo de vaca = Tenderloin

Lona = Canvas

Lonja = Slice

Lubina ó róbalo (pez) = Bass (fish)

Lúpulo = Hops

M

Macarones = Macaroni

Macerar = to Tenderize, to Marinade, to Macerate

Machacar = to Crush

Macho cabrío = Buck, Billy Goat

Macis (especia) = Mace (spice)

Madera de frutal = Fruitwood

Maduro = Ripe, mellow

Magdalenas = Muffins

Magret de Pato = Magret of Duck

Magro = Lean

Magullados = Bruised

Maicena (almidón de maíz) = Cornstarch, Cornmeal

Maíz = Maize, Corn

Malta = Malt

Maleza = Weeds

Malta = Malt

Malvavisco = Marshmallow

Mamón (fruto) = Mamon (fruit)

Mamón (animal) = Suckling (animal)

Mandarina = Tangerine

Mandioca = Manioc, cassava

Manga para decorar  =  Pastry bag

Mango (del cuchillo) = Handle

Mango (fruto) = Mango (fruit)

Maníes = Peanuts

Manjar = Delicity

Mano del mortero = Pestle

Manojo = Bunch

Manteca = Butter

Manteca de maní = Peanut butter

Mantel = Tablecloth

Mantequilla = Butter

Manzanilla (especia) = Camomile (spice)

Manzana = Apple

Maracuya = Passion fruit

Marcar = to Score

Marchitarse = Wilted up, to Shrivel

Margarina = Margarine

Marinado = Marinated

Marinar = to Marinate

Mariscos = Shellfish, seafood

Marmita = Stockpot, cooking pot

Marrano = Pig

Marrón = Brown

Marron glacé = Marron glace

Marron rojizo = Russet

Marucha (de vaca) = Oyster Blade (meat)

Masa = Paste, dough

Masa hojaldrada = Puff pastry

Masa pastelera = Pastry

Mascar = to Crunch, to Chew, to Munch

Mascarpone (queso) = Mascarpone cheese

Masita = Biscuit

Mas o menos = Roughly

Masticable = Chewy

Masticar = to Crunch, to Chew

Mata = Tuft

Matadero = Slaughterhouse

Matambre = Strippings (meat)

Matambre = Muscle cutaneous trunci

Matanza = Carnage, Slaughter

Matarife = Slaughterman

Mate = Maté

Materia Prima = Feedstock

Mayonesa = Mayonnaise,”mayo”

Mazapán = Marzipan

Mazorca de maíz = Corn Cob

Mechar = to Lard, larder

Medallones = Turnedos

Medialuna = Croissant

Medio cocido = Coddle

Medusa = Jelly fish

Mejillones (molusco) = Mussels (mollusk)

Mejorana (especia) = Marjoram(spice)

Melaza = Molasses

Melocotón = Peach

Melón = Melon

Melón Cantalupe = Cantaloupe

Melón Rocío de miel = Honeydew

Membrillo = Quince

Menjunje = Concoction, Mishmash

Menta (especia) = Mint (spice)

Menudos de ave = Giblets

Meollo = Core

Mercado = Market

Merengue = Meringue

Merienda = Tea

Merienda ligera = Snack

Merluza (pez) = Hake (fish)

Mermelada = Jam

Mermelada (de cítricos) = Marmalade

Mero (pez) = Halibut, grouper (fish)

Mesa = Table

Mesero = Waiter (fem.: Waitress)

Meter = to Stick

Mezcla = Blend, Admixture, Mixture

Mezcla batida = Batter

Mezclar = to Blend, to Mix, to Toss

Miel = Honey

Migas = Crumbs, Breadcrumbs

Mijo = Millet

Milanesa =  Cutlet, Shnitzel

Minestrone = Minestrone

Mirasol = Sunflower

Moho = Mold, Mildew

Mojado = Soggy, Wet

Mojar = to Mop, to Wet

Molde = Mould

Moldear = to Mould

Molde para horno = Ramekin

Molde para tortas = Baking tin

Moler = to Grind

Molido = Ground, Flaked, Milled

Molino = Mill

Mollejas = Sweetbread, Gizzard

Moluscos = Mollusks

Mondado = Pared

Mondar = to Peel

Mondongo = Tripe, Innards

Mora, zarzamora = Blackberry,  Mulberry

Morera = Mulberry

Morcilla = Black pork sausage, Blood sausage

Mordisco = Bite

«Morfi» = Grub

Morrones = Peppers, sweet peppers

Mortadela = Mortadella

Mortero = Mortar (for grinding)

Mostaza (especia) = Mustard (spice)

Mostrador de Comidas = Buffet

Mousse = Mousse

Mozo de bar = Barman, Bartender, Waiter (fem.:waitress)

Muselina = Muslin

Muslo de ave = Drumstick, Thigh

Muzzarella = Mozzarella

N

Nabo = Turnip

Nabo repollo = Turnip cabbage

Nabo repollo = Kohlrabi

Nabos rutabagas = Swedes
Nadería = Trifle

Nalga (de vaca) = Topside/inside (meat)

Naranja = Orange

Nata = Cream

Natillas = Custard

Necesita = Calls for…

Néctar = Nectar

Nectarina = Nectarine

Negritos = Brownies

Nevera = Refrigerator, Ice box, Fridge

Níspero = Medlar

Nogal americano = Hickory, Walnut tree

No salado = Unsalted

Novillo = young Bull (or Cow)

Nudillo = Knuckle

Nueces = Walnuts, Nuts

Nueces de Cajú = Cashew Nuts

Nuez = Nut

Nuez de quijada (vaca) = Jowl nuts (of cow)

Nuez moscada (especia) = Nutmeg (spice)

Nuez pecan = Pecan

Ñ

Ñoquis = Gnocchi,  Dumplings

O

Oblea = Wafer

Oblicuo = Bias

Obturando = Clogging

Odre (de vino)= Wineskin

Ojeada = Peek

Oler = to Smell, to Sniff
Olfatear = to Sniff

Oliva = Olive

Olivo = Olive tree

Olmo = Elm Tree

Olor = Smell, Odor, Scent

Olor acre = Pungent odor

Olor a pescado = Fishy smell

Oloroso = Fragrant

Olla = Saucepan, Cooking pot

Olla = Stockpot

Olla a presión = Pressure cooker

Ombligo = Navel

Omnipresente = Obiquitous

Oporto (vino) = Port (wine)

Ordenar (poner orden) = to Arrange

Ordenar (pedir,encargar) = to Order

Ordeñar = to Milk

Orear = to Air

Orégano (especia) = Oregano (spice)

Orejón = Dried apricot or peach

Ossobuco = Shank bone

Ostrón = Scallop

Ostras = Oysters

Oveja = Sheep

P

Paella = Paella

Paellera = Paella pan

Pajita (para beber) = Drinking straw

Paleta (carne) = Shoulder (meat)

Palillero = Toothpick holder

Palillos chinos = Chopsticks

Pálido = Pale

Palmear = to Pat

Palmera = Palm tree, palm

Palmeritas = Heart shaped pastry

Palmitos = Heart of palms

Palo de amasar = Rolling pin

Paloma = Pigeon

Paloma blanca = Dove

Palometa (pez) = Pomfret (fish)

Palomita (carne) = Leg of beef (meat)

Palta = Avocado

Pan = Bread, loaf

Panadería = Bakehouse, bakery

Panadero = Baker

Panal = Honeycomb

Pan blanco = Loaf, white bread

Pan casero = Round loaf, round bread
Pan de forma = Sliced Bread, packed

Panceta = Bacon

Pancho = Hot Dog

Pancito = Bun, roll

Pancitos tipo inglés = Muffins

Pan de centeno = Rye bread

Pan de Viena = Bridge roll

Pan duro = Stale bread

Panecillo = Bun

Panera = Bread Basket

Pan francés = French loaf

Panificar = to Manufacture bread

Pan integral = Wholemeal bread

Pan lactal = Packed sliced bread

Pan negro = Brown bread

Panqueque = Pancake,  Hotcake

Pan rallado = Breadcrumbs

Panza = Belly

Papa dulce = Sweet potato

Papas = Potatos, spuds

Papafritas = Chips, potato crisps

Papafritas = French fries, potato chips

Papaya = Papaya

Papel de hornear = Parchment paper

Papilla = Mush

Páprika = Paprika

Par (pareja) = Couple

Parmesano = Parmesan

Parrilla = Broiler, grill, barbecue

Parrilla = Broiler pan, grill pan,  Gridiron

Parrillada = Mixed grill (of meat or fish)

Partidas en mitades = Halved

Partido en trocitos = Snipped

Partir con los Dientes = to Crunch

Pasapure = Potato Masher

Pasas de arándanos = Craisins

Pasas de Corinto = Currants

Pasas de Esmirna = Sultanas

Pasas de uva = Raisins

Pasta = Pasta

Pastel = Pie, pudding

Pastel de carne = Meatloaf

Pastel de carne picada = Mince pie

Pastelero = Cofectioner

Pastrom = Pastrami

Pataca = Jerusalem artichoke

Pata de animal = Leg, Shank (meat)

Pata de cordero = Leg of lamb

Pata de ternera = Veal shank

Pata de Vaca, Caballo = Hoof

Paté = Terrine, pâté

Paté-flan = Terrine

Pato = Duck

Pava ( hervidor) = Kettle

Pavo (ave) = Turkey, Gobbler

Pavo real = Peacock

Peceto  (carne) = Eyeround (meat)

Pecho  (carne) = Brisket, breast (meat)

Pechuga (carne) = Brisket, breast (meat)

Pechuga de Pollo = Chicken Breast

Pectina = Pectin

Pedazo = Chunk, Pierce, Bit

Pedir ( servicio) = to Order

Pejerrey (pez) = Atherine (fish)

Peladas = Shelled, hulled

Peladilla = Sugared Almond

Pelado = Pared

Peladura = Rind, Peeling

Pelar = to Pare, to Peel, to Pluck, to Skin

Pelón = Nectarine

Pelotas = Balls

Penacho = Tuft, Crest

Penca = Fleshy leaf

Pepa = Pip, Stone

Pepinito en vinagre = Gherkin

Pepinillo = Small cucumber

Pepino = Cucumber

Pepitas =  Seeds, Pips

Pequeño = Little

Pera = Pear

Perca (pez) = Bass, Perch (fish)

Perdiz = Partridge

Perejil = Parsley

Perforar = to Pierce, to Poke
Perfume = Scent

Perifolio = Chervil

Pernil ( de cerdo) = Haunch, ham (leg of pig)

Persistente = Lingering
Pesa = Weight

Pesar = to Weigh

Pescadería = Fish shop, fishmonger’s shop

Pescadero = Fishmonger

Pescadilla = Whiting (fish)

Pescado = Fish

Pescador = Fisherman

Pescados, plato de = Fish dishes

Pescuezo = Neck (of animal)

Pesto (salsa) = Pesto (sauce)

Pez = Fish

Pez espada (pez) = Swordfish (fish)
Pez Sierra = Sawfish

Pezuña = Hoof

Picada = Assortment of appetizers and titbits

Picadillo = Minced meat

Picados = Sliced, chopped

Picanha (de vaca) = Rump cap

Picante = Hot

Picar (romper) = to Mince, to chop, to shred

Picar (comer algo) = to Nibble

Picle = Relish, pickle

Piel = Skin, cuticle

Piel de la salchicha = Casings

Pimentero = Pepper pot

Pimentón = Paprika

Pimienta = Pepper

Pimienta de Cayena = Cayenne

Pimienta de Jamaica = Allspice

Pimienta en grano = Peppercorns

Pimienta Inglesa = Allspice

Pimienta Malagueta = Allspice, grains of paradise

Pimiento chile = Chili pepper

Pincelar = to Brush

Pinchar = to Poke

Pincho = Skewer

Piña = Pineapple

Piñones = Pine nuts, pine seeds

Pistacho = Pistachio (nut)

Pizca = Dash, bit, pinch

Pizza = Pizza

Plancha de asado (carne) = Plate (meat)

Plancha de bifes anchos = Roll (meat)

Plano = Shallow

Plátano = Banana, banana tree

Platito = Saucer

Plato = Dish, plate

Plato con comida = Dish

Plato hondo = Soup plate

Plato principal = Main course

Plegar = to Fold, to Tuck

Pletórico = Ooze, Oozing

Poción = Concoction

Poco = Bit, Little

Poco asado = Underdone, Rare

Podrido = Rotten, Addled

Polenta = Polenta

Pollo = Chicken

Pollo castrado = Capon

Polvo = Powder

Pomelo = Grapefruit

Ponche ( drink) = Punch

Ponchera = Punch bowl

Ponche de huevos = Eggnog
Poner la Mesa = to Set the Table

Poner orden = to Arrange
Poroto blanco = Lima Beans

Porotos = Beans

Porotos Alubias = Black eyed beans

Porotos de manteca = Butter beans

Postre = Desert
Postre de Frutas y Crema = Trifle

Praliné = Praline

Precalentar = to Preheat

Presa = Prey

Preservación = Preservation

Primer plato = Starter,  Entrée

Procesadora = Processor, Food Processor

Productos Lácteos = Dairy Products

Profiterol = Profiterole

Propina = Tip

Proteína = Protein

Proveedor = Caterer, Supplier
Provisión (almacén) = Store

Pudrir = to Root

Puerco = Pig, Swine (fem. Sow)

Puerro = Leek

Pulpa = Pulp, Flesh

Pulpo = Octopus

Punta = Tip

a Punto = Just right

Punto de fusión = Melting point

a Punto nieve = Stiff

Punzar = to Prick

Puré = Mash

Puro = Plain

Q

Quemar = to Sear, to burn

Quesera = Cheese dish and cover

Queso = Cheese

Queso azul = Roquefort, blue cheese

Queso Blanco = Curd Cheese

Queso crema = Cream cheese

Queso de soja = Tofu

Queso Fontina = Cheese Fontina

Queso Gouda = Dutch Cheese

Queso gratinado = Cheese au gratin

Queso Mascarpone = Mascarpone cheese

Queso Roquefort = Blue cheese

Quijada (de vaca) = Jowl (meat), Jaw

Quina = Chinchona bark, Quinine

Quinoa = Quinoa

Quinta = Country House

Quiosco = Kiosk

R

Rabanito = Radish, wild radish

Rábano = Radish

Rábano picante = Horseradish

Rabas = Squid rings

Rabo = Tail

Racimo = Bunch, cluster

Radichio = Raddicchio

Ragú = Ragout

Raíz = Root

Rallador = Grater

Ralladura de cáscara de cítricos = Zest

Rallar = to Grate

Rallar grueso = to Shred

Ramas = Branches
Ramita = Twig

Ramito = Sprig

Ramo = Frond

Rana = Frog

Ráncio = Rancid

Ranurado = Slotted

Raro = Weird, Strange

Ras = Level with…

Rascado = Scraped, torn

Rasgado = Torn

Raspado = Scraped

Raspaduras = Scrapings

Ravioles = Ravioli

Raya (pez) = Skate, Ray (fish)

Raza = Breed

Rebalsar = to Overflow

Rebanada = Slice

Rebosado = Battered

Rebosante = Oozing

Rebosar = to Dredge, to Ooze, to Brim with

Rebosar = to Coat in flour,egg and bread crumbs

Receta = Recipe

Recetario = Cook book, Recipe Book

Recipiente = Vessel, Canister, Container

Recoger = to Reap, to Pick up

Recortar = to Trim, to Cut off, to Cut away

Recubrir = to Coat

Recubrimiento con azúcar impalpable = Frosting

Recurrir = to Appeal, to Resort to something

Red = Webbing, Net

Refractario = Heat-resistant

Refrescar= to Refresh

Refresco = Soft drink

Refrigerar = to Chill, to Refrigerate

Refrigerio = Snack, Refreshments

Refrito = Over fried

Regaliz = Liquorice

Regusto = Aftertaste

Rehogar = to Fry lightly, to Stir-Fry

Rejilla = Rack, Grid

Rejilla (de cocina) = Grill

Rejilla (de horno) = Gridiron

Rellenar = to Stuff, to fill

Relleno = Filling

Rellenos = Stuffed

Remojar = to Soak

Remolacha = Beet, beetroot

Remover = to Scoop, to Stir, to Toss

Repápalo  (panecillo)  = Bun

Repisa = Shelf

Repollitos de Bruselas = Brussels sprouts

Repollo = Cabbage

Repollo hojas rizadas = Kale

Repollo-nabo = Kohrabi

Repostero = Baker,  Refectioner

Requesón = Curd or cottage cheese

Requiere = Calls for…

Res = Beast, animal

Reses (ganado vacuno) = Cattle

Reserva = Reservation

Restaurant autoservicio = Automat

Restaurant pequeño = Bistro

Revolver = to Stir, to toss

Ricino = Castor Oil Plant

Rico = Tasty

Ricota (queso) = Ricotta cheese

Rígido = Stiff, Rigid

Riñon = Kidney

Riquísimo = Yummy

Ristra = String

Róbalo (pez) = Sea Bass (fish)

Roble = Oak

Rociar = to Sprinkle, to baste

Rocío de miel (melón) = Honeydew

Rodaballo (pez) = Turbot (fish)

Rodaja = Slice

Rodillo = Rolling pin

Romero (especia) = Rosemary (spice)

Romper = to Tear, to Break

Ron = Rum

Roquefort = Roquefort, blue cheese

Rosada  (pez) = Pink cusk-eel, kingclip, pink ling  (fish)

Rosbif = Roast beef

Rosquilla = Ring Doughnut

Rosquita = Pretzel

Roto = Torn

Roux = Base of sauce

Rúcula = Arugula, salad rocket

Rueda (carne) = Round (meat)

Ruibarbo = Rhubarb

S

Sábalo = Shad

Sabor = Taste, Flavour

Saborear = to Savour

Saborizante  Flavouring

Sabroso = Toothsome, Tasty, Flavorful, Savory

Sacacorchos = Corkscrew

Sacar = to Extract

Sacarina = Saccharine

Sacarosa = Sucrose

Sacudir = to Shake

Sal = Salt

Salado = Salty

Sal entrefina = Kosher salt

Salamandra = Salamander

Salame = Salami

Salazón = Salting

Salchicha = Sausage

Salchichón = Salami type sausage

Salcochar = to Boil in salt water

Salero = Salt Cellar, Salt Shaker

Salitre (nitrato de sodio) = Saltpetre

Salmón (pez) = Salmon (fish)

Salmón ahumado = Lox, smoked salmon

Salmonetes (pez) = Mullets (fish)

Salmón marinado = Gravadlax

Salmuera = Brine

Salobre = Salty
Salón de Té = Tearoom

Salpicar = to Drizzle, to Sprinkle, to Sizzle, to Spatter

Salpicar = to Splash, to splatter

Salpimentar = to Season with salt & pepper

Salsa = Sauce

Salsa, base de = Roux
Salsa Bechamel = White Sauce

Salsa Blanca = White Sauce

Salsa Bolognesa = Bolognese Sauce

Salsa Cebolla y tomates fritos = Sofrito

Salsa de Carne = Gravy

Salsa de Remojar = Dip

Salsa de soja (con trigo) = Soy Sauce, Tamari

Salsa de Soja (sin trigo) = Soy Sauce, Shoyu
Salsa de Tomate = Tomato Sauce

Salsa Golf = Russian dressing

Salsa Tártara = Tartar sauce

Salsera = Sauser, Gravy Boat, Sauce Boat

Saltear = to Sauté, to Stir-Fry

Salvado = Bran

Salvado de trigo = Wheat bran

Salvia (especia) = Sage (spice)

Sambayon = Sabayon

Samovar = Samovar

Sancochar = to Parboil

Sandía = Watermelon

Sandwich = Roll, sandwich

Sandwich de salchicha = Hot dog

Sangre = Blood

Sangría = Sangria, Beverage

Sardina = Sardine

Sardinas ahumadas = Spats

Sartén = Skillet, Frying Pan, Fryer

Sartén china = Wok

Sasafrás, hojas de = Filé

Sazonar = to Season
Sazonado = Spicy

Sebo = Grease, Suet, Tallow

Secado al sol = Sundried

Secar = to Wilt, to dry

Seco = Dry

Sed = Thirst

Seda = Silk

Seductor = Alluring

Sembrar = to Sow

Semilla = Seed, pip

Semilla de amapola (especia) = Poppy seed (spice)

Sémola = Semolina

Separar = to Pry of, to Separate

Sepia (pez) = Cuttlefish

Servicio de Mesa = Dinner Service
Servicio de Mesa =  Tableware

Servilleta = Napkin, serviette

Servilletero = Napkin ring

Servir = to Dish Up

Sésamo (especia) = Sesame (spice)

Sesgado = Biased, Slanted

Sesos = Brains

Setas ( hongos) = Mushrooms

Seto = Hedge

Seviche = Raw fish marinated in lemon

Sibarita = Epicurean

Sidra = Cider

Siembra = Sowing

Sifón = Siphon, Sodawater

Silvestre = Wild

Simiente = Seed
Sin Sal = Salt Free

Sin semillas = Pipped, Seedless

Sirope = Syrup

Soasar = to Roast lightly

Sobadora = Bread kneading machine

Sobar = to Knead

Soberbios = Scrumptious

Sobrepuesto = Overlapping

Sobresalir = to Standout

Soda = Soda water,Gaseosa

Sofreir = to Fry lightly

Soja = Soy, soybean

Solomillo = Loin, Chine, Sirloin, Tenderloin

Sopa = Soup,  Broth

Sopa crema de mariscos = Bisque

Sopa espesa = Gumbo, chowder

Sopa de pescado = Bisque

Sopa Inglesa = Trifle

Sopera = Tureen, soup tureen

Sorbete = Ice Cream, Sorbet

Sorber = to Sip

Sorgo = Sorghum

Soso = Bland, dull, insipid

Sótano = Cellar

Suave = Smooth, Bland, Soft, Mild

Subproducto = By Product
Succionar = to Suck

Suculento = Succulent, Tasty

Sucio = Dirty

Suero de leche = Buttermilk, Whey
Suflé = Soufflé

Sujetar = to Skewer

Sumergir = to Dip

Suprema de pollo = Chicken shnitzel

Surtir = to Suply

Surubí (pez) = Large catfish (fish)

Swedes = Rutabagas (swedes)

T

Taberna = Bar room, Tavern, Inn

Tabla de cocina = Cutting board

Tabla de picar = Chopping board

Tabla para el queso = Cheeseboard

Tableta de chocolate = Chocolate bar

Tajada = Slice

Tajar = to Cut, to Slice up

Tajear = to Slash

Tallarines = Noodles, Tagliatelle

Tallo = Stalk, stem

Tamarindo = Tamarind

Tambo = Dairy Farm

Tamiz = Sieve, sifter

Tamizar = to Sift, to sieve, to screen

Tapa = Lid

Tapa de asado = Round of beef, brisket

Tapa de cuadril = Rump cap

Tapando = Clogging

Tapioca = Tapioca
Tapón = Stopper

Tara = Tare

Tarar = to Tare

Tarro = Jar

Tarta = Pie, Cake

Tarta de Crema = Custard Pie

Tarta de frutas = Shortcake

Tarteleta = Tartlet

Tartera = Earthenware baking dish

Tasajo = Jerked beef, jerky

Taza = Cup

Taza con pico = Beaker
Taza de Té = Teacup

Taza grande = Mug

Tazón = Bowl

Té = Tea

Té de Bergamota = Earl Grey Tea

Tejido = Webbing

Tembloroso = Quivery, shivery
Templado = Tepid, Warm

Tendones = Tendons

Tenedor = Fork

Tenedor para pescado = Fish fork

Teñir = to Dye

Terminado = Donennes, Finished

Termo = Thermos, Flask

Ternera (carne de) = Veal, calf (meat)

Ternero (animal ) = Calf

Terrón = Lump

Tetera = Teapot

Textura = Texture
Tibia (hueso) = Shin Bone

Tibio = Tepid, LukewarmTienda = Store

Tierno = Tender

Tijeras = Scissors

Tira de asado (carne) = Short ribs (meat)

Tinte = Dye

Tisana = Infusion, Tisane, Herbal Tea

Tocino ahumado = Bacon

Tofu = Beancurd, Tofu

Tomates = Tomatoes

Tomillo (especia) = Thyme  (spice)

Tonel = Cask

Toro = Bull, bullock

Torrar = to Roast

Torta = Cake

Torta de chocolate = Chocolate cake

Torta de Chocolate y Nueces = Brownies

Torta de manzana = Apple pie

Tortera desarmable = Springform pan

Tortilla = Omelette, pancake

Tortuga (de agua) = Turtle

Tortuga (de tierra) = Tortoise

Tortuguita (de vaca) = Heel (meat)

Tostada = Toast

Tostadas de pan de forma = Crumpets

Tostado  = Toasted Sandwich

Tostar = to Roast, to Toast

Tragar = to Gobble, to Swallow
Trago = Swig

Tragos = Drinks

Trapo para secar platos = Dishcloth, Dish  Towel

Trasegar = to Decant

Trebol = Clover

Trigo = Wheat

Trigo Candeal = Bread  or White Wheat

Trigo sarraceno (Kasha) = Buckwheat

Trinchante = Serving or meat fork

Trinchar = to Carve

Tripa = Gut

Trípode = Trivet, Tripod

Trituradas = Chopped, Crushed

Trituradora = Grinder

Trocear = to Cut up into pieces

Trocitos = Nuggets

Trozo = Slice,Strip, Chip

Trozo = Chunk, Lump, Chop

Trozo en forma de cuña = Wedge

Trucha (pez) = Trout (fish)

Trufas = Truffles

Tubérculo = Root vegetable

Tuco = Tomato sauce

Tuétano = Marrow

Turrón = Nougat

U

Ubre = Udder

Ultracongelado = Deep Frozen

Unir con huevo, grasa o líquido = to Bind

Untable = Spreadable

Untado = Smeared

Untar = to Smear, to Spread

Unto = Ointment

Uña = Nail

Uvas = Grapes

V

Vaca = Cow

Vaca (carne de) = Beef

Vacío (de vaca) = Flank (meat), Flank Steak

Vacuno (ganado) = Bovine, Cattle

Vaina = Pod

Vainillas (galleta) = Lady fingers

Vainilla (especia) = Vanilla

Vajilla = China

Vapor = Vapour

Vaquillona =Young Bull,  Heifer

Vasija de barro cocido = Crockpot, Earthware  Vessel

VesselVaso = Glass

Vegetales = Vegetables
Vegetariano = Vegetarian, Vegan
Vela = Candle
Venado (animal) = Deer, Stag
Venado (carne de) = Venison

Vendimia = Grape Harvest

Verbena = Verbena

Verdeo,cebolla de = Spring onion

Verdulero = Greengrocer

Verduras = «Veggies»

Verduras = Vegetables, greens

Verduras de hoja = Lefy stuff

Vianda = Viands, Food, Meal, Lunchbox

Vieira (pez) = Scallop (fish)

Vientre = Belly, Stomach

Vinagre = Vinegar

Vinagre de alcohol = White Vinegar

Vinagreta = Vinaigrette sauce, French Dressing

Vino = Wine

Viña = Vineyard
Viñedo = Vineyard

Vitamina = Vitamin

Visceras = Guts, Entrails

Víveres = Provisions, Food Supplies

W – X – Y – ZWafle = Waffle
Whisky = Whisky
Whisky Escoces = Scotch

Yacaré = Caymen

Yema de huevo = Egg yolk

Yemas = Yolks

Yogur = Yoghurt

Yuca = Manioc,  Cassava

Yuyo = Weed, Wild Herb

Zanahorias = Carrots

Zapallito = Squash, Courgette
Zapallito largo = Zucchini

Zapallo = Pumpkin

Zarzamora = Blackberry

Zatar (especia) = Arab-israeli spice mixture

Zumo = Juice