Spanish Food Vocabulary & Phrases
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Introduction
Food is a big part of Spanish-speaking cultures. Here are the words and phrases you need to order food and talk about meals.
Food Vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| pan | bread |
| queso | cheese |
| pollo | chicken |
| carne | meat |
| pescado | fish |
| arroz | rice |
| ensalada | salad |
| fruta | fruit |
| verdura | vegetable |
| huevo | egg |
| sopa | soup |
| postre | dessert |
Useful Restaurant Phrases
- Quisiera una mesa para dos. (I’d like a table for two.)
- ¿Qué recomienda? (What do you recommend?)
- La cuenta, por favor. (The bill, please.)
Practice Exercise
Order a meal in Spanish with a friend or write a dialogue.
Next Steps
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