Living in Spain 
Eating & Drinking Food Glossary
Eating & Drinking Food Glossary
Food Terms Glossary
Do you struggle when it comes to deciphering a Spanish menu? Do you know your carne from your pescado? Guide2Granada's comprehensive food glossary is here to help. Covering a broad range of items, from the variety of meats and fish on offer to popular fruits and beverages, everything you need to know is here. Go ahead and order with confidence.
| A | M |
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| Aceite | Oil | Maiz dulce | Sweetcorn |
| Aceitunas | Olives | Mantequilla | Butter |
| Agua | Water | Manzana | Apple |
| Ajo | Garlic | Marisco | Seafood |
| Albaricoque | Apricot | Melocotón | Peach |
| Albóndigas | Meatballs | Merluza | Hake |
| Allioli | Garlic mayonnaise | Mermelada | Jam |
| Arroz | Rice | Migas | Fried breadcrumbs |
| Azúcar | Sugar | Morcilla | Black pudding |
| B | N |
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| Bacalao | Cod | Naranja | Orange |
| Batido | Milkshake | Nuez | Nut |
| Bocadillo | Sandwich | P |
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| Boquerones | Anchovies | Paella |
Rice and meat/fish |
| Berenjenas | Aubergine | Pan | Bread |
| C | Pastel | Cake |
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| Café | Coffee | Patatas a lo pobre | Fried potatoes with green peppers and onions |
| Calamares | Fried squid rings | Patatas fritas | Fried potatoes/chips |
| Caracoles | Snails | Pavo | Turkey |
| Carne | Meat | Pepino | Cucumber |
| Cazuela | Casserole/Stew | Pescado | Fish |
| Cebolla | Onion | Pimiento | Pepper |
| Cerdo | Pork | Piña | Pineapple |
| Cereza | Cherry | Plátano | Banana |
| Cerveza | Beer | Pollo | Chicken |
| Chorizo | Spicy sausage | Postre | Dessert |
| Churros | Fried dough like long doughnuts | Pulpo | Octopus |
| Coñac | Brandy | Q |
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| Cola Cao | Warm chocolate milkshake drink | Queso | Cheese |
| Conejo | Rabbit | R |
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| Cordero | Lamb | Rape |
Monkfish, usually fried in batter |
| E | Ron | Rum |
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| Ensalada mixta | Mixed Salad | S |
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| F | Salchichón | Sausage or salami | |
| Frambuesa | Raspberry | Salsa | Sauce |
| Fresa | Strawberry | Sopa | Soup |
| Fruta | Fruit | T |
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| G | Té | Tea |
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| Galleta | Biscuit | Ternera | Beef steak |
| Gambas | Prawns, often fried in garlic (al ajillo) | Tinto verano | Red wine and lemonade |
| Gazpacho | Cold vegetable soup | Tomate | Tomato |
| Ginebra | Gin | Tortilla | Spanish omelette with potato and onion |
| Guisantes | Peas | Tostada | Toasted baguette |
| H | V |
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| Harina | Flour | Verdura | Vegetable |
| Helado | Ice Cream | Vieiras | Scallops |
| Hielo | Ice | Vino | Wine |
| Higado | Liver | Vino Blanco | White Wine |
| Horchata | Sweet drink made from tiger nut | Vino rosado | Rosé wine |
| Huevos | Eggs |
Vino Tinto | Red Wine |
| J |
Y | ||
| Jamón Serrano/Iberico | Cured ham |
Yema de huevo | Egg yolk |
| L |
Z |
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| Leche | Milk |
Zanahorias | Carrots |
| Lechuga | Lettuce |
Zarzuela de mariscos | Seafood stew |
| Lomo | Pork loin | Zumo |
Juice |
