Food and gastronomy: glossary in Spanish and Catalan for your holiday in Spain
They say that the first step to happiness is eating well! For your food purchases and restaurant outings, here is a glossary on the subject of food.
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General
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Bar |
Bar |
Bar |
| Wine bar/wine cellar |
Bodega |
Celler |
| To drink |
Beber |
Beure |
| Bakery |
Panadería |
Forn de pa |
| Checkout |
Caja |
Caixa |
| Cashier |
Cajero/a |
Caixer/ra |
| Card |
Carta |
Carta |
| Delicatessen/butcher’s |
Carnicería |
Carnisseria |
| Knife |
Cuchillo |
Ganivet |
| Spoon |
Cuchara |
Cullera |
| Lunch |
Almuerzo |
Dinar |
| Dinner |
Cenar |
Sopar |
| Starter |
Primer plato |
Entrant |
| Party |
Fiesta |
Festa |
| Fork |
Tenedor |
Forquilla |
| Ice cream |
Helado |
Gelat |
| Snack |
Merendar |
Berenar |
| Oil |
Aceite |
Oli |
| To eat |
Comer |
Menjar |
| Market |
Mercado |
Mercat |
| Menu |
Menú |
Menú |
| Bread |
Pan |
Pa |
| Cake shop |
Pastelería |
Pastisseria |
| Breakfast |
Desayuno |
Esmorzar |
| Pepper |
Pimienta |
Pebre |
| Can you bring me the menu? |
Me trae la carta por favor ? |
Això em porta la carta si us plau ? |
| Can you bring me the bill? |
Me trae la cuenta, por favor ? |
El compte, si us plau ? |
| Restaurant |
Restaurante |
Restaurant |
| Bag |
Bolsa |
Bossa |
| Salt |
Sal |
Sal |
| Service included |
Servicio incluído |
Servei inclòs |
| Supermarket |
Supermercado |
Supermercat |
| Vinegar |
Vinagre |
Vinagre |
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Bar and café
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Aperitif |
Aperitivo |
Aperitiu |
| With/without sugar |
Con/sin azúcar |
Amb/Sense sucre |
| Beer |
Cerveza |
Cervesa |
| Drink |
Bebida |
Beguda |
| Bottle |
Botella |
Ampolla |
| Coffee |
Café |
Cafè |
| Coffee with milk |
Café con leche |
Cafè amb llet |
| Milk chocolate |
Chocolate con leche |
Xocolata amb llet |
| Half a pint of beer |
Caña |
Canya |
| Water |
Agua |
Aigua |
| Mineral water |
Agua con gas |
Aigua amb gas |
| Fruit juice |
Zumo de frutas |
Suc de fruita |
| Milk |
Leche |
Llet |
| Lemon shandy |
Clara/Panaché |
Clara |
| Tea |
Té |
Te |
| Herbal tea |
Infusión |
Infusiò |
| Glass (water) |
Vaso |
Got |
| Glass (wine) |
Copa |
Copa |
| Wine |
Vino |
Vi |
| White wine |
Vino blanco |
Vi blanc |
| Red wine |
Vino tinto |
Vi negre |
Tapas
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Artichoke crisps |
Chips d’alcachofas |
Xips de carxofas |
| Snails |
Caracoles |
Cargols |
| Home-made |
Casero/a |
Casolà |
| Cheese |
Queso |
Formatge |
| Ham |
Jamón |
Pernil |
| Olives |
Aceitunas |
Olivas |
| Potato omelette |
Tortilla de patatas |
Truita de patatas |
| Mixed salad |
Ensalada |
Amanida |
| Sandwich |
Bocadillo |
Entrepà |
Meat and fish
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Lamb |
Cordero |
Xai |
| Anchovies |
Anchoas |
Anxoas |
| Beef |
Buey |
Bou |
| Squid |
Calamar |
Calamar |
| Duck |
Pato |
Anec |
| Sea bream |
Dorada |
Orada |
| Foie gras |
Foie |
Foie |
| Seafood |
Mariscos |
Marics |
| Oysters |
Ostra |
Ostra |
| Rabbit |
Conejo |
Conill |
| Mussels |
Mejillón |
Muslo |
| Cod |
Bacalao |
Bacallà |
| Mutton |
Carnero |
Marrà |
| Eggs |
Huevos |
Ous |
| Fish |
Pescado |
Peix |
| Chicken |
Pollo |
Pollastre |
| Grilled chicken |
Pollo asado |
Pollastre a l’ast |
| Octopus |
Pulpo |
Polp |
| Pork |
Cerdo |
Porc |
| Sardine |
Sardina |
Sardina |
| Sausage |
Salchicha |
Butifarra /Salsitxa |
Fruit
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Apricot |
Albaricoque |
Albercoc |
| Almond |
Almendra |
Ametlla |
| Pineapple |
Piña |
Pinya |
| Banana |
Plátano |
Banana |
| Cherry |
Cereza |
Cirera |
| Lemon |
Limón |
Llimona |
| Fig |
Higo |
Figa |
| Strawberry |
Fresa |
Maduixa |
| Raspberry |
Frambuesa |
Gerd |
| Mellon |
Melón |
Meló |
| Blueberry |
Arándano |
Arandano |
| Hazelnut |
Nuez |
Nou |
| Walnut |
Carnero |
Marrà |
| Orange |
Naranja |
Taronja |
| Watermelon |
Sandía |
Sindría |
| Peach |
Melocotón |
Préssec |
| Apple |
Manzana |
Poma |
| Pear |
Pera |
Pera |
| Plum |
Ciruela |
Pruna |
| Grape |
Uva |
Raïm |
Vegetables and carbohydrates
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Garlic |
Ajo |
All |
| Artichoke |
Alcachofa |
Carxofa |
| Aubergine |
Berenjena |
Albergina |
| Carrot |
Zanahoria |
Pastanaga |
| Mushroom |
Champiñon |
Bolet |
| Cucumber |
Pepino |
Cogombre |
| Courgette |
Calabacin |
Carbassó |
| Bean |
Haba |
Mongeta |
| Vegetables |
Verduras |
Verdura |
| Lentils |
Lentejas |
La llentilla |
| Onion |
Cebolla |
Ceba |
| Pasta |
Pasta |
Pasta |
| Leek |
Puerro |
Porro |
| Chickpea |
Garbanzos |
Cigrós |
| Pepper |
Pimiento |
Pebrot |
| Potato |
Patata |
Patata |
| Rice |
Arroz |
Arròs |
| Tomato |
Tomate |
Tomàquet |
Desserts
| English |
Espagnol |
Catalan |
| Toffee |
Caramelo |
Caramel |
| Chocolate |
Chocolate |
Xocolata |
| Dessert |
Postre |
Postre |
| Cake |
Pastel |
Pastís |
| Ice cream |
Helado |
Gelat |
| Honey |
Miel |
Mel |
| Sugar |
Azúcar |
Sucre |
| Vanilla |
Vainilla |
Vainilla |
| Yoghurt |
Yogurt |
Iogurt |
