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Comer, Beber y Servir Comida - Consistencia y Textura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la consistencia y la textura como "crujiente", "suave" y "pastoso".

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dry
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

Ex: The towel felt dry to the touch after being hung out in the sun. 

La toalla se sentía seca al tacto después de haber sido colgada al sol.

crispy
crispy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crujiente, crocante

crujiente, crocante

Ex: The crispy bacon sizzled in the pan, releasing its savory aroma. 

El tocino crujiente chisporroteaba en la sartén, liberando su aroma sabroso.

greasy
greasy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) containing or cooked in a lot of oil

graso, grasiento

graso, grasiento

Ex: She prefers grilled chicken over greasy fried chicken for a healthier meal. 

Ella prefiere el pollo a la parrilla sobre el pollo frito grasiento para una comida más saludable.

velvety
velvety
[Adjetivo]

showing a smooth, soft, and luxurious quality similar to the feel of velvet fabric

aterciopelado

aterciopelado

Ex: The velvety petals of the rose felt luxurious against the fingertips. 

Los pétalos aterciopelados de la rosa se sentían lujosos bajo las yemas de los dedos.

sugary
sugary
[Adjetivo]

having a sweet taste, often resembling or containing sugar

azucarado, dulce

azucarado, dulce

Ex: The sugary cereal was a favorite among children, offering a sweet start to their day. 

El cereal azucarado era un favorito entre los niños, ofreciendo un comienzo dulce para su día.

honeyed
honeyed
[Adjetivo]

having the sweet and rich taste or qualities of honey

meloso, con sabor a miel

meloso, con sabor a miel

Ex: The pastry chef skillfully crafted a honeyed syrup to drizzle over the warm baklava, intensifying its sweetness. 

El pastelero elaboró hábilmente un jarabe mielado para rociar sobre el baklava caliente, intensificando su dulzura.

burned
burned
[Adjetivo]

damaged or altered by exposure to excessive heat or fire, resulting in a charred or blackened appearance and often an undesirable flavor

quemado, carbonizado

quemado, carbonizado

Ex: The clay pot looked different after being in the hot oven and became burned. 

La olla de barro se veía diferente después de estar en el horno caliente y se volvió quemada.

blackened
blackened
[Adjetivo]

heavily seasoned with spices and then cooked at high heat until the spices form a dark, crusty coating on the surface of the food

ennegrecido, condimentado y cocinado a alta temperatura

ennegrecido, condimentado y cocinado a alta temperatura

tough
tough
[Adjetivo]

(of food, particularly meat) hard to chew or cut

duro

duro

Ex: The tough meat took longer to break down with each bite. 

La carne dura tardó más en descomponerse con cada mordisco.

hearty
hearty
[Adjetivo]

providing essential nutrients

nutritivo, sustancioso

nutritivo, sustancioso

Ex: She prepared a hearty casserole for the family dinner, packed with meat, vegetables, and cheese. 

Ella preparó un sustancioso guiso para la cena familiar, lleno de carne, verduras y queso.

mushy
mushy
[Adjetivo]

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

pastoso

pastoso

Ex: The leftover pasta became mushy after being stored in the fridge for too long. 

La pasta sobrante se volvió blanda después de estar almacenada en la nevera demasiado tiempo.

tender
tender
[Adjetivo]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

tierno

tierno

Ex: The braised lamb shanks were incredibly tender, falling off the bone with ease. 

Las piernas de cordero estofadas eran increíblemente tiernas, desprendiéndose del hueso con facilidad.

airy
airy
[Adjetivo]

weighing very little

ligero, etéreo

ligero, etéreo

Ex: The designer used airy materials to create a weightless effect. 

El diseñador utilizó materiales ligeros para crear un efecto ingrávido.

buttery
buttery
[Adjetivo]

having a rich, creamy, and smooth flavor similar to butter

mantecoso, cremoso

mantecoso, cremoso

Ex: The lotion left a buttery feel on the skin, leaving it soft and moisturized. 

La loción dejó una sensación mantecosa en la piel, dejándola suave e hidratada.

chewy
chewy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

masticable, correoso, duro

masticable, correoso, duro

Ex: The beef jerky was tough and chewy, providing a satisfying snack on the go. 

La carne seca era dura y fibrosa, proporcionando un bocadillo satisfactorio para llevar.

creamy
creamy
[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and soft texture

cremoso

cremoso

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy. 

La loción dejó su piel suave y cremosa.

crumbly
crumbly
[Adjetivo]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

quebradizo, desmenuzable

quebradizo, desmenuzable

Ex: The soil in the garden was crumbly and dry, indicating a need for water and nutrients. 

La tierra del jardín estaba desmenuzable y seca, lo que indicaba la necesidad de agua y nutrientes.

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.

crusty
crusty
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: The roasted potatoes were deliciously crispy and crusty on the outside. 

Las patatas asadas estaban deliciosamente crujientes y crujientes por fuera.

delicate
delicate
[Adjetivo]

easily harmed or destroyed

frágil, delicado

frágil, delicado

Ex: The delicate glass ornaments shattered when they fell off the shelf. 

Los adornos de vidrio delicados se rompieron cuando cayeron del estante.

doughy
doughy
[Adjetivo]

having a soft and pliable quality reminiscent of raw or partially cooked dough, often characterized by a tender feel

pastoso, crudo

pastoso, crudo

Ex: The cinnamon rolls were soft and doughy, with a gooey center of sweet glaze. 

Los rollos de canela eran suaves y pastosos, con un centro pegajoso de glaseado dulce.

fizzy
fizzy
[Adjetivo]

(of drinks) carbonated and having bubbles of gas

con gas, con burbujas, gaseoso

con gas, con burbujas, gaseoso

Ex: The fizzy mineral water paired well with the spicy food, cooling the palate with its bubbles. 

El agua mineral con gas combinaba bien con la comida picante, refrescando el paladar con sus burbujas.

flaky
flaky
[Adjetivo]

having a texture that easily breaks into small, thin layers or pieces

escamoso, quebradizo

escamoso, quebradizo

Ex: The baked fish fillet had a flaky texture, easily falling apart with a fork. 

El filete de pescado horneado tenía una textura escamosa, deshaciéndose fácilmente con un tenedor.

fluffy
fluffy
[Adjetivo]

light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

esponjoso, mullido

esponjoso, mullido

Ex: The pancakes were fluffy and golden brown, with a light and airy texture. 

Los panqueques estaban esponjosos y dorados, con una textura ligera y aireada.

gooey
gooey
[Adjetivo]

having a soft and sticky consistency

pegajoso, viscoso

pegajoso, viscoso

Ex: The cheese in the pizza was gooey and stretchy, making for a satisfying bite. 

El queso de la pizza estaba pegajoso y elástico, lo que hacía que cada bocado fuera satisfactorio.

juicy
juicy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

jugoso

jugoso

Ex: The oranges were juicy and ripe, perfect for making freshly squeezed juice. 

Las naranjas estaban jugosas y maduras, perfectas para hacer jugo recién exprimido.

silky
silky
[Adjetivo]

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

sedoso

sedoso

Ex: The kitten's fur was so silky that it was a pleasure to pet. 

El pelaje del gatito era tan sedoso que era un placer acariciarlo.

sticky
sticky
[Adjetivo]

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

pegajoso, pringoso

pegajoso, pringoso

Ex: The honey had a sticky texture that coated everything it touched. 

La miel tenía una textura pegajosa que cubría todo lo que tocaba.

smooth
smooth
[Adjetivo]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

liso, parejo

liso, parejo

Ex: The artist polished the sculpture until it was perfectly smooth. 

El artista pulió la escultura hasta que estuvo perfectamente lisa.

succulent
succulent
[Adjetivo]

juicy and full of flavor

suculento

suculento

Ex: After slow-cooking for hours, the pot roast turned out incredibly succulent, drawing praises from everyone at the dinner table. 

Después de cocinarse a fuego lento durante horas, el asado resultó increíblemente suculento, atrayendo elogios de todos en la mesa.

calorific
calorific
[Adjetivo]

(of food) dense in calories and may be fattening if eaten in excess

calorífico

calorífico

Ex: She scanned the menu for lighter options, wary of anything too calorific. 

Ella escaneó el menú en busca de opciones más ligeras, desconfiando de cualquier cosa demasiado calórica.

digestible
digestible
[Adjetivo]

easy to chew, swallow, and process in the digestive system

digerible, fácil de digerir

digerible, fácil de digerir

Ex: The lean chicken breast was grilled to perfection, resulting in a tender and digestible protein. 

La pechuga de pollo magra fue asada a la perfección, resultando en una proteína tierna y digerible.

fat-free
fat-free
[Adjetivo]

(of food or similar products) containing little or no fat

sin grasa, bajo en grasa

sin grasa, bajo en grasa

Ex: Many snack foods advertise themselves as fat-free, but they may still contain sugar. 

Muchos alimentos snack se anuncian como sin grasa, pero aún pueden contener azúcar.

fattening
fattening
[Adjetivo]

(of food) likely to cause one to gain weight

que engorda, que hace engordar

que engorda, que hace engordar

filling
filling
[Adjetivo]

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

sustancioso, llenador

sustancioso, llenador

floury
floury
[Adjetivo]

resembling or containing flour, often being dry, powdery, or soft

harinoso, polvoriento

harinoso, polvoriento

Ex: The pie had a golden, floury top crust, offering a satisfying crunch. 

El pastel tenía una corteza superior dorada y harinosa, que ofrecía un crujido satisfactorio.

indigestible
indigestible
[Adjetivo]

(of substances) challenging for the body to break down and digest

indigerible

indigerible

Ex: The doctor recommended avoiding indigestible fibers when suffering from a sensitive stomach. 

El médico recomendó evitar las fibras indigestas cuando se sufre de estómago sensible.

mentholated
mentholated
[Adjetivo]

containing menthol, imparting a cooling and refreshing quality, often associated with medicinal or soothing properties

mentolado, con mentol

mentolado, con mentol

Ex: She used a mentholated balm to soothe her sore muscles. 

Ella usó un bálsamo mentolado para aliviar sus músculos adoloridos.

milky
milky
[Adjetivo]

containing a lot of milk or made primarily from milk

lechoso

lechoso

Ex: The cheese was made from a milky substance, enhancing its rich flavor. 

El queso estaba hecho de una sustancia lechosa, lo que mejoraba su rico sabor.

soupy
soupy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a liquid or watery consistency

líquido, acuoso

líquido, acuoso

Ex: The ramen was served in a satisfyingly soupy broth, loaded with noodles and vegetables. 

El ramen se sirvió en un caldo acuoso satisfactorio, cargado de fideos y verduras.

stringy
stringy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having tough strands that are hard to chew

fibroso, con hebras

fibroso, con hebras

Ex: The soup had stringy pieces of celery that weren’t easy to swallow. 

La sopa tenía trozos de apio fibrosos que no eran fáciles de tragar.

stodgy
stodgy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) high in carbohydrates and heavy, making one feel very full

pesado

pesado

chalky
chalky
[Adjetivo]

having a texture that is dry, powdery, crumbly, and similar to chalk

calcáreo, harinoso

calcáreo, harinoso

Ex: The sunscreen left a chalky residue on the skin after application. 

El protector solar dejó un residuo calcáreo en la piel después de la aplicación.

low-calorie
low-calorie
[Adjetivo]

(of food or drink) containing a small amount of calories

bajo en calorías

bajo en calorías

Ex: The restaurant offers a low-cal menu for those looking to eat healthier. 

El restaurante ofrece un menú bajo en calorías para aquellos que buscan comer más saludable.

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