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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Comida, Cocina y Restauración

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second
second
[Sustantivo]

a second portion of food at a meal, used in plural form

una segunda porción, segundos

una segunda porción, segundos

Ex: I always save room for seconds when there's pie. 

Siempre dejo espacio para los segundos cuando hay pastel.

caffeine
caffeine
[Sustantivo]

a substance present in coffee or tea that makes one's brain more active

cafeína, teína

cafeína, teína

Ex: Green tea has less caffeine than espresso but still gives energy. 

El té verde tiene menos cafeína que el espresso pero aún da energía.

crunchy
crunchy
[Adjetivo]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy potato chips as he snacked on them during the movie. 

Disfrutó de las patatas fritas crujientes mientras las comía durante la película.

topping
topping
[Sustantivo]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

Ex: He sprinkled nuts as a topping on the cake. 

Espolvoreó nueces como cobertura en el pastel.

to overcook

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

cocinar demasiado, sobrecocinar

cocinar demasiado, sobrecocinar

Ex: Overcooking pasta can lead to a mushy texture and loss of firmness. 

Cocinar demasiado la pasta puede resultar en una textura blanda y pérdida de firmeza.

rancid
rancid
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

rancio

rancio

Ex: The cheese had gone rancid after weeks in the fridge, making it inedible. 

El queso se había vuelto rancio después de semanas en el refrigerador, haciéndolo incomible.

edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible. 

Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.

to swallow
to swallow
[Verbo]

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

tragar, ingerir

tragar, ingerir

Ex: The baby is learning how to swallow solid foods. 

El bebé está aprendiendo a tragar alimentos sólidos.

nutritious
nutritious
[Adjetivo]

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

nutritivo, alimenticio

nutritivo, alimenticio

Ex: The smoothie was made with nutritious ingredients like spinach, berries, and yogurt. 

El batido estaba hecho con ingredientes nutritivos como espinacas, bayas y yogur.

overeating
overeating
[Sustantivo]

the act or habit of consuming more food than the body needs, often leading to discomfort or health issues

sobrealimentación

sobrealimentación

Ex: Doctors warn that frequent overeating can lead to obesity. 

Los médicos advierten que el comer en exceso frecuente puede conducir a la obesidad.

preservative
preservative
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is added to food, cosmetics, or other products to prevent or slow down their spoilage or deterioration

conservante, preservativo

conservante, preservativo

Ex: The bread contains a natural preservative to keep it fresh longer. 

El pan contiene un conservante natural para mantenerlo fresco por más tiempo.

tasteless
tasteless
[Adjetivo]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

insípido

insípido

Ex: He found the tasteless protein shake to be difficult to drink without gagging. 

Encontró que el batido de proteínas insípido era difícil de beber sin arcadas.

barley
barley
[Sustantivo]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

cebada

cebada

Ex: Barley grains are often soaked before cooking. 

Los granos de cebada a menudo se remojan antes de cocinar.

to stuff
to stuff
[Verbo]

to consume a significant quantity of food

atiborrarse, empacharse

atiborrarse, empacharse

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, it's tempting to stuff yourself with a bit of everything, but it's not good for your waistline. 

En el buffet de todo lo que puedas comer, es tentador llenarte con un poco de todo, pero no es bueno para tu cintura.

aftertaste
aftertaste
[Sustantivo]

the lingering flavor that remains in the mouth after eating or drinking something

retrogusto

retrogusto

Ex: The rich dark chocolate had a bittersweet aftertaste that pleased the palate. 

El rico chocolate negro tenía un retrogusto agridulce que agradaba al paladar.

to binge
to binge
[Verbo]

to drink or eat excessively

darse un atracón, darse una comilona

darse un atracón, darse una comilona

Ex: Stressful situations sometimes lead people to binge on chocolate or other treats. 

Las situaciones estresantes a veces llevan a las personas a atracarse de chocolate u otros dulces.

gherkin
gherkin
[Sustantivo]

a small cucumber, typically pickled in vinegar and spices

pepinillo, pepino pequeño en vinagre

pepinillo, pepino pequeño en vinagre

Ex: He enjoys gherkins with his charcuterie board. 

Disfruta de los pepinillos con su tabla de embutidos.

to [have] a sweet tooth

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

ser muy goloso, tener debilidad por el dulce

ser muy goloso, tener debilidad por el dulce

Ex: Even though she has a sweet tooth, she tries to limit her dessert intake to stay healthy. 

Si eres goloso, te va a encantar esta pastelería.

wholesome
wholesome
[Adjetivo]

(of food) nutritious, healthy, and beneficial for one's well-being

sano, saludable

sano, saludable

Ex: Eating a wholesome breakfast can provide you with the energy you need for the day ahead. 

Comer un desayuno saludable puede proporcionarte la energía que necesitas para el día que tienes por delante.

chocoholic
chocoholic
[Sustantivo]

a person who loves chocolate very much and often wants or eats it excessively

chocoadicto, chocolatómano

chocoadicto, chocolatómano

Ex: They designed a special menu for chocoholics on Valentine's Day. 

Diseñaron un menú especial para los chocoadictos en el Día de San Valentín.

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