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Comida occidentalWestern Food

Western Food vocabulary for Spanish learners, built around one clear everyday scene.

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Comida occidental: Western Food vocabulary guide

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pizza

Pizza
pizza Pizza
/ˈpitsa/

Pedimos una pizza de masa fina para cenar.We ordered a thin-crust pizza for dinner.

brownie

Brownie
brownie Brownie
/ˈbɾawni/

Ella llevó un brownie en la lonchera.She packed a brownie in her lunchbox.

costillas a la barbacoa

BBQ Ribs
costillas a la barbacoa BBQ Ribs
/kosˈtiʝas a la βaɾβaˈkoa/

Las costillas a la barbacoa estaban tiernas y ahumadas.The BBQ ribs were tender and smoky.

cocina occidental

Western Cuisine
cocina occidental Western Cuisine
/koˈsina oksiðenˈtal/

La cocina occidental suele incluir pan, carne y salsas cremosas.Western cuisine often includes bread, meat, and creamy sauces.

pasta

Pasta
pasta Pasta
/ˈpasta/

Él eligió pasta con salsa de tomate.He chose pasta with tomato sauce.

quesadilla

Quesadilla
quesadilla Quesadilla
/kesaˈðiʝa/

Compartimos una quesadilla de pollo con salsa.We shared a chicken quesadilla with salsa.

pollo asado

Roast Chicken
pollo asado Roast Chicken
/ˈpoʝo aˈsaðo/

El pollo asado llenó la cocina de un aroma cálido.Roast chicken filled the kitchen with a warm aroma.

risotto

Risotto
risotto Risotto
/riˈsotto/

El chef removió el risotto hasta que quedó cremoso.The chef stirred the risotto until it turned creamy.

lasaña

Lasagna
lasaña Lasagna
/laˈsaɲa/

Hornearon una lasaña con capas de queso y salsa de carne.They baked a lasagna with layers of cheese and meat sauce.

ensalada

Salad
ensalada Salad
/ensaˈlaða/

Añadí tomates y pepino a la ensalada.I added tomatoes and cucumber to the salad.

pescado con papas fritas

Fish and Chips
pescado con papas fritas Fish and Chips
/pesˈkaðo kom ˈpapas ˈfɾitas/

Pedimos pescado con papas fritas para cenar.Fish and chips is a classic British meal.

tacos

Tacos
tacos Tacos
/ˈtakos/

Preparé tacos con carne, lechuga y queso.We made tacos with beef, lettuce, and cheese.

puré de papas

Mashed Potatoes
puré de papas Mashed Potatoes
/puˈɾe ðe ˈpapas/

El puré de papas quedó suave y cremoso.Mashed potatoes went well with the roast chicken.

papas fritas

French Fries
papas fritas French Fries
/ˈpapas ˈfɾitas/

Las papas fritas estaban calientes y crujientes.The fries were hot and crispy.

baguette

Baguette
baguette Baguette
/baˈɣet/

Compró una baguette recién hecha en la panadería.He bought a fresh baguette from the bakery.

frijoles horneados

Baked Beans
frijoles horneados Baked Beans
/fɾiˈxoles oɾneˈaðos/

Servimos frijoles horneados con pan tostado.We ate baked beans on toast for breakfast.

sopa espesa de almejas

Clam Chowder
sopa espesa de almejas Clam Chowder
/ˈsopa esˈpesa ðe alˈmexas/

La sopa espesa de almejas tenía un sabor muy rico.The clam chowder was thick and rich.

bistec

Steak
bistec Steak
/bisˈtek/

El bistec estaba jugoso y bien sazonado.The steak was cooked medium rare.

hamburguesa

Hamburger
hamburguesa Hamburger
/ambuɾˈɣesa/

Pidió una hamburguesa con queso extra.He ordered a hamburger with extra cheese.

espaguetis

Spaghetti
espaguetis Spaghetti
/espaˈɣetis/

Los espaguetis combinan muy bien con salsa de tomate.Spaghetti is easy to cook with tomato sauce.

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