| A La Parilla/Plancha | Grilled |
| A La Romana | Fried In Batter |
| Aceite | Oil |
| Aceitunas | Olives |
| Agua | Water |
| Aguacate | Avocado |
| Ahumado | Smoked |
| Ajo | Garlic |
| Al Ajillo | In Garlic |
| Al Horno | Baked |
| Albondigas | Meatballs |
| Alcachofas | Artichokes |
| Alioli | With Mayonnaise |
| Almejas | Clams |
| Almendra | Almond |
| Almuerzo | Lunch |
| Anchoas | Anchovies |
| Anguila | Eel |
| Arroz | Rice |
| Arroz Con Leche | Rice Pudding |
| Asado | Roast |
| Atun | Tuna |
| Atún/Bonito | Tuna |
| Azucar | Sugar |
| Bacalao | cod |
| Berberechos | Cockles |
| Berenjena | Aubergine Or Eggplant |
| Besugo, Dorada, Pargo | Sea Bream |
| Bocadillo | A Sandwich, Usually On A Crusty White Breadroll |
| Bogavante | Lobster |
| Bollo | Bread Roll |
| Bonito | Tuna |
| Boquerones | Fresh Anchovies |
| Botella | Bottle |
| Caballa | Mackerel |
| Cabrito | Kid Goat |
| Cafe Americano | As Espresso But With Much More Water So Bigger And Weaker |
| Cafe Con Hielo | Coffee With Ice. |
| Cafe Con Leche | Coffee With Plenty Of Milk, Hot Or Cold |
| Cafe Cortado | Espresso With A Drop Of Milk |
| Cafe Solo | Black Espresso |
| Calabacin | Courgette |
| Calabaza | Pumpkin |
| Calamar | Squid |
| Calamares | Squid |
| Caldo | Broth |
| Callos | Tripe (Usually Dressed With Sauces And Spices) |
| Camarón | Prawn |
| Canalones | Canneloni Pasta |
| Cangrejo | Crab |
| Caracoles | Snail |
| Carne | Meat |
| Carne De Buey | Beef |
| Carne De Ternera | Veal |
| Carne De Vaca | Beef |
| Carne En Salsa | Meat In Tomato Sauce |
| Carta | Menu |
| Cebolla | Onion |
| Cena | Dinner – Evening Meal |
| Cerdo | Pork |
| Cerezas | Cherries |
| Cerveza | Beer |
| Cigala | Dublin Bay Prawn Or Crayfish |
| Cigalas | King Prawns |
| Ciruelas | Plums |
| Cocido | Wholesome Madrileño Stew |
| Cochinillo | Suckling Pig |
| Col | Cabbage |
| Coliflor | Cauliflower |
| Comedor | Dining Room |
| Concha | Clam |
| Conejo | Rabbit |
| Congrio | Conger Eel |
| Cordero | Lamb |
| Criadillas | Testicles, Beef Or Lamb, Usually Breaded Or Floured And Fried In Oil |
| Croqueta | A Deep Fried Ball Of Bechamel (White Sauce) |
| Cuchara | Spoon |
| Cuchillo | Knife |
| Champiñones | Mushrooms Fried In Garlic |
| Champiñones/Setas | Mushrooms |
| Chirimoyas | Custard Apples |
| Chorizo | Strongly Flavoured, Spicy Spanish Pork Sausage |
| Chuletas | Chops |
| Churros | Deep Fried Tubes Of Dough Covered In Sugar |
| Desayuno | Breakfast |
| Embutido | Sausage |
| Empanadilla | Fish/Meat Pie |
| En Salsa | In Sauce |
| Ensalada | Salad |
| Ensalada Mixta | Mixed Salad (With Tuna) |
| Ensaladilla | Russian Salad |
| Esparragos | Asparagus |
| Espinacas | Spinach |
| Fabada | Asturian Hotpot |
| Flan | Creme Caramel |
| Fresas | Strawberries |
| Frito | Fried |
| Gazpacho | Cold Tomato And Cucumber Soup |
| Granada | Pomegranate |
| Guisado | Casserole |
| Guisantes | Peas |
| La Cuenta | the bill |
| Langosta | Rock Lobster |
| Langosta | Lobster |
| Langostinas | King Prawns |
| Leche | Milk |
| Lechuga | Lettuce |
| Lengua | Tongue – Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb Are Used |
| Lenguado | Sole |
| Lentejas | Lentils |
| Limón | Lemon |
| Lomo | Pork Loin |
| Lubina | Sea Bass |
| Mantequilla | Butter |
| Manzana | Apple |
| Mejillónes | Mussels |
| Melocotón | Peach |
| Melón | Melon |
| Menestra De Verduras | Mixed Vegetables |
| Menu Del Dia | Fixed-Price Set Meal |
| Merluza | Hake |
| Mero | Grouper/Sea Bass |
| Mesa | Table |
| Miel | Honey |
| Morcilla | Blood Pudding |
| Nabos | Turnips |
| Naranja | Orange |
| Nata | Cream |
| Natilla | Custard |
| Navajas | Razor Clams |
| Nuez (Nueces) | Nut (Nuts) |
| Oca | Goose |
| Ostras | Oysters |
| Paella | Rice With Chicken And Seafood |
| Paloma | Pigeon Or Dove |
| Pan | Bread |
| Panceta | Fatty Pork Or Streaky Bacon |
| Patata | Potato |
| Patatas (Fritas) | Potatoes (Fries) |
| Patatas Alioli | Potatoes In Garlic Mayonnaise |
| Patatas Bravas | Deep Fried Potatoes In Spicy Sauce |
| Pato | Duck |
| Pavo | Turkey |
| Pepino | Cucumber |
| Pera | Pear |
| Pescadilla | Whiting |
| Pescaditos | Whitebait |
| Pescado | Fish |
| Pimienta | Pepper (As In Peppercorns) |
| Pimientas Rellenas | Stuffed Peppers |
| Pimientos | Peppers |
| Pincho Moruno | Kebab |
| Piña | Pineapple |
| Pisto Manchego | Ratatouille (Sweet Pepper And Aubergine Stew) |
| Plátano | Banana |
| Platos Combinados | Mixed Plate (eg, chips, eggs, sausage and black pudding) |
| Pollo | Chicken |
| Pomelo | Grapefruit |
| Porras | Like Churros, But Thicker, And More Doughy |
| Puerros | Leeks |
| Pulpo | Octopus |
| Sal | Salt |
| Salchicha | Sausage |
| Salmonete | Red Mullet |
| Salsa | Sauce |
| Sandwich | Normal Sliced Bread Sandwich (Toasted) |
| Sepia | Cuttlefish |
| Sesos | Brains |
| Sopa | Soup |
| Sopa De Cocido | Meat Soup (very watery) |
| Sopa De Mariscos | Seafood Soup |
| Sopa De Pescado | Fish Soup |
| Taberna | Tavern |
| Tenedor | Fork |
| Ternera | Veal |
| Tomate | Tomato |
| Tortilla Española | Spanish Thick Fried Potato Omelette |
| Tortilla Francesa | Plain Omelette |
| Tostado | Toasted |
| Trucha | Trout |
| Uvas | Grapes |
| Vaso | Glass |
| Venado | Venison |
| Verduras | Green Vegetables |
| Vieiras | Scallops |
| Vinagre | Vinegar |
| Yemas | Egg Yolks |
| Zanahorias | Carrots |
| Zarzuela | Seafood Stew |
| Zarzuela De Mariscos | Seafood Casserole |
Spanish Drinks Dictionary
| Bacardi | Bacardi |
| Bottled Beer | Cerveza |
| Coke | Coca Cola |
| Decaffinated | Descafeinado |
| Espresso Coffee | Cafe Solo |
| Fizzy Lemon | Fanta Limon |
| Fizzy Orange | Fanta Naranja |
| Gin | Ginebra |
| Hot Chocolate | Chocolate |
| Juice | Zumo |
| Large Beer | Caña Grande |
| Lemon Tea | Te Con Limon |
| Milk | Leche |
| Mineral Water- Sparkling – Still |
Agua Mineral- Con Gas – Sin Gas |
| Red Wine | Vino Tinto |
| Rose Wine | Vino Rosado |
| Small Beer | Caña (sounds like “canya”) |
| Tea | Te |
| Tea With Milk | Te Con Leche Fria |
| Tonic | Tonica |
| Vodka | Vodka |
| Water | Agua |
| Whisky | Whisky |
| Whisky And Coke | Whisky Con Coca Cola |
| White Coffee | Cafe Con Leche |
| White Wine | Vino Blanco |
tappu says
June 15, 2013 at 12:02 pmi love Spanish food…………wow
Bernard thomas says
October 5, 2016 at 9:43 amVery useful for my Spanish vocabulary and love of Spanish food
Paul says
August 13, 2018 at 7:34 amLived on Spain for a number of years , but always had a problem when it comes to the menus , so this is GREAT for us , well done