Comer, Beber y Servir Comida - Partes de las comidas

a British term for dessert or a sweet course served after the main meal

postre, dulce

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

antipasto

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitivo

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

entrada, aperitivo

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

plato

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

crudités

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

postre

a small appetizer or a course that comes before the main course

entrada, aperitivo

a course of sweet or savory dishes served between the main courses during a formal meal

entremés, entremet

the extra ingredients or accompaniments served with a main dish to enhance its flavor or texture

acompañamientos, aderezos

the amount of food served to an individual at one time, typically from a larger dish or container

porción, ración

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

entremés

a dish or cooking style that involves vegetables, often cooked or garnished in a colorful and visually appealing manner

jardiniere

the amount of food that remains uneaten after a meal and is typically saved for later consumption

sobras, restos

a mixture of various fruits or vegetables, typically diced and often served in a sweet syrup or dressing

macedoine, mezcla de frutas y verduras

the main dish of a meal

plato principal, plato fuerte

a small, circular or oval-shaped pieces of meat, typically cut from the fillet, and used for dishes like stews, sautés, or steaks

medallones

an amount of food served to one person

porción

the sweet dish that is served after the main course

postre

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

acompañamiento, guarnición

a small dish which is served separately from the main course

guarnición

a small dish served before the main course

entrante

a food eaten for dessert, typically characterized by its sugary nature such as cakes, cookies, or ice cream

dulces, postres

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

plato, platillo

having a meal, typically lunch, at one's desk or place of work

en el escritorio, en la oficina

(of activities, events, etc.) done or taking place in the open air or outdoors

al aire libre, exterior

relating to the food or dishes specifically chosen or prepared to mark a special occasion or event

celebratorio, festivo

providing essential nutrients

sustancioso, nutritivo

describing a meal that is large

pesado

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

bajo en calorías, light

as an accompaniment to the main dish

containing a significant amount of nourishment

sustancial, sustancioso