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Vocabulario de Platos Clave - Moussaka

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Key Dishes Vocabulary
moussaka
moussaka
[Sustantivo]

a dish of ground lamb with eggplants, onions, and tomatoes topped with cheese, originated in Greece

musaka, musaca

musaka, musaca

famous
famous
[Adjetivo]

known by a lot of people

famoso, célebre

famoso, célebre

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la ciudad para visitar monumentos famosos como la Torre Eiffel.

dish
dish
[Sustantivo]

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

plato, platillo

plato, platillo

Greece
Greece
[Sustantivo]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: The capital of Greece is Athens, which is known for its ancient architecture. 

La capital de Grecia es Atenas, conocida por su arquitectura antigua.

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 

El tenis es un deporte popular en muchos países alrededor del mundo.

eastern
eastern
[Adjetivo]

situated in the east

este, oriental

este, oriental

Ex: The city's eastern districts are known for their vibrant cultural diversity. 

Los distritos orientales de la ciudad son conocidos por su vibrante diversidad cultural.

Mediterranean
Mediterranean
[Sustantivo]

the sea that is to the south of Europe, north of the North Africa and west of the Western Asia or the countries surrounding it

Mediterráneo

Mediterráneo

Middle East
Middle East
[Sustantivo]

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Medio Oriente

Medio Oriente

Ex: The Middle East is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations. 

El Medio Oriente alberga algunas de las civilizaciones más antiguas del mundo.

layer
layer
[Sustantivo]

an amount or sheet of something covering a surface or lying between two other things

capa

capa

Ex: The atmosphere consists of several layers, each with its own characteristics. 

La atmósfera consta de varias capas, cada una con sus propias características.

eggplant
eggplant
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

berenjena

berenjena

Ex: They harvested fresh eggplants from the garden to use in ratatouille, a traditional French dish. 

Cosecharon berenjenas frescas del jardín para usarlas en el ratatouille, un plato tradicional francés.

meat
meat
[Sustantivo]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

carne

carne

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist. 

Ella cocinó la carne a fuego lento para asegurarse de que estuviera tierna y jugosa.

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.

sauce
sauce
[Sustantivo]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

salsa

salsa

Ex: They cooked a mushroom sauce to serve over the steak. 

Cocinaron una salsa de champiñones para servir sobre el filete.

to bake
to bake
[Verbo]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

hornear, cocer

hornear, cocer

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden. 

Hornea las pechugas de pollo en el horno hasta que estén bien cocidas y doradas.

oven
oven
[Sustantivo]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

horno

horno

Ex: The oven timer beeped to indicate that the food was ready. 

El temporizador del horno sonó para indicar que la comida estaba lista.

to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 

A menudo disfruta de hacer senderismo en las montañas durante los fines de semana.

main
main
[Adjetivo]

having the highest level of significance or central importance

principal

principal

Ex: His main responsibility as a project manager is to ensure deadlines are met. 

Su principal responsabilidad como gerente de proyectos es asegurar que se cumplan los plazos.

to need
to need
[Verbo]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

necesitar

necesitar

Ex: She needs a ride to the airport tomorrow. 

Ella necesita un viaje al aeropuerto mañana.

chopped
chopped
[Adjetivo]

having been cut or divided into small pieces or fragments

picado, cortado en trozos

picado, cortado en trozos

Ex: He sprinkled the dish with chopped parsley before serving. 

Espolvoreó el plato con perejil picado antes de servir.

lamb
lamb
[Sustantivo]

meat that is from a young sheep

cordero

cordero

Ex: The shepherd's pie is made with minced lamb, topped with creamy mashed potatoes. 

El pastel de pastor se hace con carne de cordero picada, cubierta con puré de patatas cremoso.

beef
beef
[Sustantivo]

meat that is from a cow

carne de vaca

carne de vaca

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite, piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce. 

El sándwich de ternera asada en la charcutería es un favorito de los clientes, repleto de finas rebanadas de ternera y salsa de rábano picante.

tomato
tomato
[Sustantivo]

a soft and round fruit that is red and is used a lot in salads and many other foods

tomate

tomate

Ex: She diced the tomato and mixed it with avocado, cilantro, and lime juice to make a refreshing salsa. 

Ella cortó el tomate en cubitos y lo mezcló con aguacate, cilantro y jugo de lima para hacer una salsa refrescante.

onion
onion
[Sustantivo]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

cebolla

cebolla

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting, so she decided to plant it in her garden. 

Ella alcanzó la cebolla en la despensa y notó que estaba brotando, así que decidió plantarla en su jardín.

garlic
garlic
[Sustantivo]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

ajo

ajo

Ex: She used garlic powder as a quick substitute in the soup. 

Ella usó polvo de ajo como un sustituto rápido en la sopa.

spice
spice
[Sustantivo]

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

especia

Ex: The dish lacked spice, so I added some turmeric and curry. 

Al plato le faltaba especia, así que añadí un poco de cúrcuma y curry.

cinnamon
cinnamon
[Sustantivo]

a spice that is made from the dried and rolled barks of a Southeast Asian tree, especially used in sweet foods

canela

canela

Ex: He enjoyed the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon bread coming from the oven. 

Disfrutó del aroma del pan recién horneado con canela que salía del horno.

nutmeg
nutmeg
[Sustantivo]

the hard seed of a tropical tree that is spherical in shape and very aromatic, used as a spice to add flavor to cakes, sauces, etc.

nuez moscada

nuez moscada

Ex: He grated some fresh nutmeg over his hot chocolate for a warm and comforting aroma. 

Ralló un poco de nuez moscada fresca sobre su chocolate caliente para un aroma cálido y reconfortante.

bechamel
bechamel
[Sustantivo]

milk thickened with a butter and flour roux

bechamel

bechamel

milk
milk
[Sustantivo]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

leche

leche

Ex: Milk is a good source of calcium, which helps in building strong bones and teeth. 

La leche es una buena fuente de calcio, que ayuda a construir huesos y dientes fuertes.

flour
flour
[Sustantivo]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

harina

harina

Ex: The homemade pasta dough is made with a simple mixture of flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt. 

La masa de pasta casera se hace con una mezcla simple de harina, huevos y una pizca de sal.

butter
butter
[Sustantivo]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

mantequilla

mantequilla

Ex: He melted butter in a saucepan to make a savory garlic butter sauce. 

Derritió mantequilla en una cacerola para hacer una sabrosa salsa de mantequilla de ajo.

to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to envelop something in a layer of material

cubrir, recubrir

cubrir, recubrir

Ex: She covered the floor of the greenhouse with a layer of gravel to improve drainage and prevent waterlogging. 

Ella cubrió el suelo del invernadero con una capa de grava para mejorar el drenaje y evitar el encharcamiento.

Arab
Arab
[Sustantivo]

a person whose family comes from the Arab world, especially the Middle East and North Africa

Árabe, Persona árabe

Árabe, Persona árabe

Ex: The festival showcases Arab music and cuisine. 

El festival muestra la música y la cocina árabe.

region
region
[Sustantivo]

a large area of land or of the world with specific characteristics, which is usually borderless

región, zona

región, zona

Ex: The Middle East is a geopolitically significant region, characterized by diverse cultures, religions, and political landscapes. 

Oriente Medio es una región geopolíticamente significativa, caracterizada por diversas culturas, religiones y paisajes políticos.

French
French
[Adjetivo]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

francés

francés

Ex: I bought a French dictionary to help me with my language studies. 

Compré un diccionario francés para ayudarme con mis estudios de idiomas.

method
method
[Sustantivo]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

método, procedimiento

método, procedimiento

Ex: The method of payment for the service can be chosen during checkout. 

El método de pago para el servicio puede ser elegido durante el checkout.

to prepare
to prepare
[Verbo]

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

preparar

preparar

Ex: She prepares her artwork by gathering all the necessary materials. 

Ella prepara su obra de arte reuniendo todos los materiales necesarios.

to fry
to fry
[Verbo]

to cook in hot oil or fat

freír

freír

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter. 

A ella le encanta freír champiñones con ajo y mantequilla.

flavor
flavor
[Sustantivo]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

gusto, sabor

gusto, sabor

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor. 

El pastel tenía un rico sabor a chocolate.

cheese
cheese
[Sustantivo]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

queso

queso

Ex: Sprinkling Parmesan cheese over pasta dishes adds a savory touch. 

Espolvorear queso Parmesano sobre los platos de pasta añade un toque sabroso.

bubble
bubble
[Sustantivo]

a small, hollow sphere of gas

burbuja, esfera de gas

burbuja, esfera de gas

Ex: The diver watched bubbles escape from the coral. 

El buceador observaba cómo las burbujas escapaban del coral.

salad
salad
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

ensalada

ensalada

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious fruit salad with a variety of fresh fruits. 

El chef preparó una deliciosa ensalada de frutas con una variedad de frutas frescas.

to balance out

to bring to equality by adjusting different elements

equilibrar, compensar

equilibrar, compensar

Ex: The government is working to balance out educational resources across regions. 

El gobierno está trabajando para equilibrar los recursos educativos en todas las regiones.

important
important
[Adjetivo]

having a lot of value

importante

importante

Ex: Freedom of speech is an important right in democratic societies. 

La libertad de expresión es un derecho importante en las sociedades democráticas.

culture
culture
[Sustantivo]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultura

cultura

Ex: Our school promotes a culture of respect and kindness. 

Nuestra escuela promueve una cultura de respeto y amabilidad.

during
during
[Preposición]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class. 

Los estudiantes estuvieron atentos durante toda la clase.

celebration
celebration
[Sustantivo]

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

celebración

celebración

Ex: The wedding celebration lasted well into the night, with guests dancing under the twinkling lights. 

La celebración de la boda duró hasta bien entrada la noche, con los invitados bailando bajo las luces centelleantes.

to remind
to remind
[Verbo]

to make a person remember an obligation, task, etc. so that they do not forget to do it

recordar

recordar

Ex: Last week, she reminded the team about the important client meeting. 

La semana pasada, ella recordó al equipo la importante reunión con el cliente.

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