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

Wafle = Waffle

Whisky = Whisky

Whisky Escoces = Scotch

Y

Yacaré = Caymen

Yema de huevo = Egg yolk

Yemas = Yolks

Yogur = Yoghurt

Yuca = Manioc, Cassava

Yuyo = Weed, Wild Herb

Z

Zanahorias = Carrots

Zapallito = Squash, Courgette

Zapallito largo = Zucchini

Zapallo = Pumpkin

Zarzamora = Blackberry

Zatar (especia) = Arab-israeli spice mixture

Zumo = Juice