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

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
second
[Sustantivo]

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

una segunda porción, segundos

una segunda porción, segundos

Ex: There were n't enough seconds to go around .No había suficientes **segundos** para todos.
caffeine
[Sustantivo]

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

cafeína, teína

cafeína, teína

Ex: Decaf coffee has most of the caffeine removed .El café descafeinado tiene la mayor parte de la **cafeína** eliminada.
crunchy
[Adjetivo]

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

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: He enjoyed the crunchy texture of the toasted sandwich .Disfrutó de la textura **crujiente** del sándwich tostado.
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: Yogurt with fruit topping is a healthy dessert .El yogur con **cobertura** de frutas es un postre saludable.

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: He learned from experience not to overcook eggs , as they become rubbery and unappetizing .Aprendió por experiencia a no **cocer demasiado** los huevos, ya que se vuelven gomosos y poco apetitosos.
rancid
[Adjetivo]

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

rancio

rancio

Ex: The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore.La mantequilla **rrancia** en la despensa tenía un olor fuerte y agrio que era difícil de ignorar.
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake with edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .
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 hesitated before finally swallowing the mashed banana .El bebé dudó antes de finalmente **tragar** el puré de plátano.
nutritious
[Adjetivo]

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

nutritivo, alimenticio

nutritivo, alimenticio

Ex: They enjoyed a nutritious bowl of hearty vegetable soup on a cold winter 's night .Disfrutaron de un tazón **nutritivo** de sopa de verduras abundante en una fría noche de invierno.
overeating
[Sustantivo]

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

sobrealimentación

sobrealimentación

Ex: The nutritionist explained how to avoid overeating by controlling portion sizes .
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: She prefers skincare products without synthetic preservatives to avoid potential skin irritations .Ella prefiere productos para el cuidado de la piel sin **conservantes** sintéticos para evitar posibles irritaciones cutáneas.
tasteless
[Adjetivo]

lacking flavor or an interesting taste

insípido

insípido

Ex: She regretted ordering the tasteless sandwich from the deli , wishing she had chosen something else .Se arrepintió de pedir el sandwich **insípido** de la charcutería, deseando haber elegido algo más.
barley
[Sustantivo]

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

cebada

cebada

Ex: The brewery sourced its barley from local farms to ensure freshness .
to stuff
[Verbo]

to consume a significant quantity of food

atiborrarse, empacharse

atiborrarse, empacharse

Ex: After the intense workout , I tend to stuff myself with protein shakes and energy bars to replenish my energy .Después del entrenamiento intenso, tiendo a **atiborrarme** de batidos de proteínas y barras energéticas para reponer mi energía.
aftertaste
[Sustantivo]

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

retrogusto

retrogusto

Ex: The sweet and tangy fruit salad had a delightful aftertaste, making it a refreshing dessert option .La ensalada de frutas dulce y ácida tenía un **retrogusto** delicioso, lo que la convertía en una opción de postre refrescante.
to binge
[Verbo]

to drink or eat excessively

darse un atracón, darse una comilona

darse un atracón, darse una comilona

Ex: Some individuals may binge on fast food as a way of coping with emotional distress .Algunas personas pueden **atracarse** de comida rápida como una forma de lidiar con el malestar emocional.
gherkin
[Sustantivo]

a small cucumber, typically pickled in vinegar and spices

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

ser goloso

ser goloso

Ex: He has such a sweet tooth that he's known for his homemade pies and pastries at family gatherings.
wholesome
[Adjetivo]

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

sano, saludable

sano, saludable

Ex: He believes that wholesome, home-cooked meals are better for both physical and mental health .Él cree que las comidas **saludables** y caseras son mejores tanto para la salud física como mental.
chocoholic
[Sustantivo]

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

chocoadicto, chocolatómano

chocoadicto, chocolatómano

Ex: He joked that being a chocoholic was his only real flaw.Bromeó diciendo que ser un **chocoholic** era su único defecto real.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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