¡Hola amigos! Are you a foodie looking to expand your culinary vocabulary? Or are you planning to travel to a Spanish-speaking country and want to be able to order food confidently? In this blog post, we'll introduce you to some basic food vocabulary in Spanish.
1. El desayuno - Breakfast
Starting with the most important meal of the day, el desayuno! In Spain, people typically have a light breakfast, which includes café con leche (coffee with milk) and toast with jam or butter. Other common options include:
Los huevos (eggs)
El pan (bread)
El jugo de naranja (orange juice)
La fruta (fruit)
2. El almuerzo - Lunch
In Spanish-speaking countries, lunch is usually the biggest meal of the day. It's common to have a multi-course meal that includes a soup or salad, a main dish, and dessert. Some popular dishes include:
El arroz con pollo (rice with chicken)
La paella (a rice dish with meat and/or seafood)
Los tacos (a Mexican dish made with tortillas filled with meat or beans)
La ensalada (salad)
3. La cena - Dinner
Dinner in Spanish-speaking countries is often lighter than lunch, but still filling. Some common dishes include:
El pescado (fish)
Las papas fritas (French fries)
La carne (meat)
La sopa (soup)
4. La merienda - Snack
La merienda is a small snack that is usually eaten in the late afternoon, between lunch and dinner. Some popular options include:
El café con churros (coffee with churros - a type of fried dough pastry)
La fruta (fruit)
El queso (cheese)
El chocolate (chocolate)
5. Las bebidas - Drinks
Of course, we can't forget about the drinks! Here are some common beverages you might find in a Spanish-speaking country:
El agua (water)
La cerveza (beer)
El vino (wine)
El refresco (soda)
Pronunciation tips:
In Spanish, the letter "h" is silent, so "huevos" is pronounced, "way-vos."
The letter "j" is pronounced like the "h" in "huge." So "paella" is pronounced, "pie-AY-ya."
"Ch" is pronounced like "ch" in "cheese." So "churros" is pronounced, "CHOO-ros."
The letter "r" in Spanish is rolled or trilled, which might take some practice!
That's it for now! We hope this post helps you feel more confident ordering food in Spanish-speaking countries or exploring new Spanish recipes.
¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!)
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