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Vocabulario para IELTS (Básico) - Alimentos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre comida, como "starter", "balanced", "cuisine", etc. que son necesarias para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Basic IELTS
appetite
appetite
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of wanting food

apetito

apetito

Ex: The chef's specialty dishes sparked everyone's appetite with their tantalizing aromas and vibrant presentation. 

Los platos especiales del chef despertaron el apetito de todos con sus aromas tentadores y su presentación vibrante.

appetizer
appetizer
[Sustantivo]

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

entrada, aperitivo

entrada, aperitivo

Ex: She ordered a variety of appetizers, including shrimp cocktail and stuffed mushrooms, to share with the table. 

Ella pidió una variedad de aperitivos, incluyendo cóctel de camarones y champiñones rellenos, para compartir con la mesa.

starter
starter
[Sustantivo]

a small dish served before the main course

entrante

entrante

Ex: The chef prepared a colorful salad as a starter, featuring fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. 

El chef preparó una ensalada colorida como entrante, con vegetales frescos y un vinagre picante.

balanced
balanced
[Adjetivo]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

equilibrado

equilibrado

Ex: He struck a balanced approach between work and personal life. 

Adoptó un enfoque equilibrado entre el trabajo y la vida personal.

buffet
buffet
[Sustantivo]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

bufé

bufé

Ex: The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference. 

La empresa organizó un almuerzo buffet para sus empleados durante la conferencia.

to boil
to boil
[Verbo]

to cook food in very hot water

hervir

hervir

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew. 

Él hirvió patatas para el estofado.

brunch
brunch
[Sustantivo]

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

brunch, desayuno almuerzo

brunch, desayuno almuerzo

Ex: Brunch, a combination of breakfast and lunch, typically features a variety of dishes such as eggs, pancakes, salads, and sandwiches. 

El brunch, una combinación de desayuno y almuerzo, generalmente incluye una variedad de platos como huevos, panqueques, ensaladas y sándwiches.

cafeteria
cafeteria
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

cafetería

cafetería

Ex: The cafeteria offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and salads. 

La cafetería ofrece una variedad de deliciosos sándwiches y ensaladas.

calorie
calorie
[Sustantivo]

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

caloría

caloría

Ex: High-calorie foods like nuts and avocados can provide a concentrated source of energy. 

Los alimentos altos en calorías como nueces y aguacates pueden proporcionar una fuente concentrada de energía.

carbohydrate
carbohydrate
[Sustantivo]

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

carbohidrato

carbohidrato

Ex: Fruits are a natural source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and fiber. 

Las frutas son una fuente natural de carbohidratos, vitaminas y fibra.

chef
chef
[Sustantivo]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef

chef

Ex: The restaurant’s head chef is known for his innovative dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern techniques. 

El chef principal del restaurante es conocido por sus platos innovadores que combinan sabores tradicionales con técnicas modernas.

cholesterol
cholesterol
[Sustantivo]

a substance high in fat and found in blood and most body tissues, a high amount of which correlates with an increased risk of heart disease

colesterol

colesterol

Ex: Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. 

El ejercicio regular y una dieta saludable pueden ayudar a mantener niveles saludables de colesterol.

cooker
cooker
[Sustantivo]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

olla

olla

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast. 

Olvidó apagar el cocedor después de hacer el desayuno.

course
course
[Sustantivo]

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

plato

plato

cuisine
cuisine
[Sustantivo]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

cocina

cocina

Ex: She enjoyed trying different types of cuisine while traveling, from Italian to Thai. 

Disfrutó probando diferentes tipos de cocina mientras viajaba, desde la italiana hasta la tailandesa.

to diet
to diet
[Verbo]

to eat small amounts or particular kinds of food, especially to lose weight

hacer dieta

hacer dieta

Ex: After the holidays, many people choose to diet to shed the extra pounds. 

Después de las vacaciones, muchas personas optan por hacer dieta para perder los kilos de más.

to digest
to digest
[Verbo]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

digerir

digerir

Ex: Certain foods are easier to digest than others. 

Ciertos alimentos son más fáciles de digerir que otros.

eating disorder
eating disorder
[Sustantivo]

a mental condition that causes a person to eat too much or too little

desorden alimentario

desorden alimentario

ingredient
ingredient
[Sustantivo]

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

ingrediente

ingrediente

Ex: Butter is an essential ingredient in this cake. 

La mantequilla es un ingrediente esencial en este pastel.

mineral
mineral
[Sustantivo]

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

mineral

mineral

Ex: Iron, a vital mineral, helps the body produce red blood cells. 

El hierro, un mineral vital, ayuda al cuerpo a producir glóbulos rojos.

nutrition
nutrition
[Sustantivo]

food that is essential to one's growth and health

nutrición

nutrición

Ex: The school implemented a nutrition education program to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices and maintaining balanced diets. 

La escuela implementó un programa de educación en nutrición para enseñar a los estudiantes la importancia de hacer elecciones alimenticias saludables y mantener dietas equilibradas.

organic
organic
[Adjetivo]

(of food or farming techniques) produced or done without any artificial or chemical substances

orgánico

orgánico

Ex: Many consumers prefer organic food due to its perceived health benefits and lower environmental impact. 

Muchos consumidores prefieren los alimentos orgánicos debido a sus beneficios percibidos para la salud y su menor impacto ambiental.

portion
portion
[Sustantivo]

an amount of food served to one person

porción

porción

Ex: They asked for a smaller portion of dessert to avoid overeating. 

Pidieron una porción más pequeña de postre para evitar comer en exceso.

protein
protein
[Sustantivo]

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

proteína

proteína

Ex: Athletes often consume extra protein to support muscle recovery. 

Los atletas a menudo consumen proteínas adicionales para apoyar la recuperación muscular.

recipe
recipe
[Sustantivo]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

receta

receta

Ex: He found a quick and easy pasta recipe online that became an instant family favorite. 

Encontró una receta de pasta rápida y fácil en línea que se convirtió instantáneamente en el favorito de la familia.

savory
savory
[Adjetivo]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

sabroso

sabroso

Ex: The savory stew, rich with vegetables and tender beef, was the perfect comfort food for a cold evening. 

El estofado sabroso, rico en verduras y carne de res tierna, era la comida reconfortante perfecta para una noche fría.

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.

vitamin
vitamin
[Sustantivo]

natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.

vitamina

vitamina

vegetarian
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home. 

Él ha sido vegetariano durante años y disfruta experimentando con recetas a base de plantas en casa.

vegan
vegan
[Sustantivo]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

vegano

vegano

Ex: He became a vegan after learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet. 

Se convirtió en vegano después de aprender sobre los beneficios para la salud de una dieta basada en plantas.

low-carb
low-carb
[Adjetivo]

(of food or a diet) having or containing fewer carbohydrates

bajo en carbohidratos

bajo en carbohidratos

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