spanish foods from a to z

spanish foods from a to z


Could you do with a list of spanish foods from a to z for when you're visiting bars and restaurants in Spain?

After all ... you don't want to order a slice of "gateau", to have a surprised waiter place a plate with a slice of "cat" (gato) in front of you!

Perhaps you get stuck for words whilst out shopping in Spanish supermarkets, or browsing round local fruit and veg markets?

Your answer is to print out the following list of Spanish food words and tuck it away in your handbag (or wallet, for you gentlemen) - ready to whip out when you're lost for those Spanish food words!


Once you've browsed the names of Spanish foods, why not check out our main page about Spanish food, or experiment with deliciously simple Spanish recipes ... or, click here for more easy "Learn Spanish" lessons.

"But, Now For That All-Important List Of Spanish Foods From A To Z" ...


spanish foods from a to z - A/B

  • aceite = oil
  • aceite de oliva = olive oil
  • aceitunas= olives
  • ajo = garlic
  • albóndigas = meatballs
  • alcachofas = artichokes
  • almejas = clams
  • almendras = almonds
  • anchoas = anchovies
  • angulas = baby eels
  • arroz = rice
  • atún = tuna fish
  • bacalao = cod
  • besugo = sea bream
  • bizcochos = sponge fingers
  • boquerones = anchovies
  • butifarra = Catalan sausage

spanish foods from a to z - C

  • caballa = mackerel
  • calabacines = courgettes
  • calabaza = pumpkin
  • calamares = squid
  • callos = tripe
  • caracoles = snails
  • castañas = chestnuts
  • cebolla = onion
  • cerdo = pork
  • cerveza = beer
  • chipirones = squid
  • chorizo = spicy sausage
  • chuletas = chops
  • cocido = stew
  • conejo = rabbit
  • cordero = lamb

spanish foods from a to z - D/G

  • dátiles = dates
  • empanadas = savory pasties
  • ensalada = salad
  • ensaladilla rusa = Russian salad
  • entremeses = hors d´oeuvres
  • espinacas = spinach
  • espárragos = asparagus
  • estofado = stew
  • fabada = haricot bean stew
  • faisán = pheasant
  • fiambres = cold meats
  • flan = crème caramel
  • fresas = strawberries
  • fruta = fruit
  • gambas = prawns
  • garbanzos = chickpeas
  • gelatina = jelly
  • guisantes = peas

spanish foods from a to z - H/L

  • habas = broad beans
  • helado = ice cream
  • higos = figs
  • huevos = eggs
  • hígado = liver
  • jamón = ham
  • jamón serrano = Spanish cured ham
  • jerez = sherry
  • judías verdes = French green beans
  • langosta = lobster
  • langostinos = king prawns
  • lechuga = lettuce
  • lenguado = sole
  • lentejas = lentils
  • lomo = loin of pork
  • lubina = sea bass

spanish foods from a to z - M/N

  • mandarinas = tangerines
  • mantequilla = butter
  • manzanas = apples
  • mariscos = shellfish
  • mazapán = marzipan
  • mejillones = mussels
  • melocotones = peaches
  • melón = melon
  • membrillo = quince jelly
  • merluza = hake
  • mermelada = jam
  • morcilla = black pudding
  • naranjas = oranges
  • natillas = cold custards

spanish foods from a to z - P/Q

  • pan = bread
  • panceta = bacon
  • pastel = cake
  • patatas = potatoes
  • pato = duck
  • pavo = turkey
  • pepinillos = gherkins
  • pepino = cucumber
  • peras = pears
  • perejil = parsley
  • pimiento = peppers
  • piña = pineapple
  • plátanos = bananas
  • pollo = chicken
  • pomelo = grapefruit
  • pulpo = octopus
  • queso = cheese

spanish foods from a to z - R/S

  • raya = skate
  • remolacha = beetroot
  • repollo = cabbage
  • requeson = cottage cheese
  • revuelto = scrambled eggs
  • riñones = kidneys
  • romero = rosemary
  • salchichas = sausages
  • salmonetes = red mullet
  • salmón = salmon
  • salmón ahumado = smoked salmon
  • salsa = sauce
  • sandía = water melon
  • sardinas = sardines
  • sidra = cider
  • sopa = soup

spanish foods from a to z - T/Z

  • tallarines = noodles
  • tarta = cake/tart
  • ternera = beef
  • tomates = tomatoes
  • tomillo = thyme
  • tortilla (francesa) = omelette
  • tortilla española = Spanish omelette
  • trucha = trout
  • turrón = type of nougat
  • uvas = grapes
  • vieiras = scallops
  • vino = wine
  • yema = egg yolk

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