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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

Ex: This dish is made with rice, vegetables, and spices. 
Greece
Greece
[Sustantivo]

a country in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula

Grecia

Grecia

Ex: Greece shares a northern border with several Balkan countries. 
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. 
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 Mediterranean Sea or the region consisting of the countries surrounding it

Mediterráneo

Mediterráneo

Ex: Many ancient civilizations developed around the Mediterranean. 
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. 
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. 
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 liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor

salsa

salsa

Ex: The chicken is served with a creamy mushroom sauce. 
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]

an enclosed compartment or appliance used for baking, roasting, or heating food

horno

horno

Ex: The bread is still baking in the oven. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
beef
beef
[Sustantivo]

the meat of cattle used as food

carne de vaca

carne de vaca

Ex: The restaurant serves both chicken and beef dishes. 
tomato
tomato
[Sustantivo]

a soft, juicy fruit, usually red when ripe, that is eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable

tomate

tomate

Ex: Daniel picked a ripe tomato from the garden. 
onion
onion
[Sustantivo]

a round, layered vegetable with a strong smell and flavor, formed from the bulb of an onion plant

cebolla

cebolla

Ex: The onion made my eyes water while I was cutting it. 
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. 
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, used for spreading on bread and in cooking

mantequilla

mantequilla

Ex: He added a little butter to the vegetables. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
to fry
to fry
[Verbo]

to cook food in hot oil or fat

freír

freír

Ex: Fry the chicken until it is golden and fully cooked. 
flavor
flavor
[Sustantivo]

the particular taste and smell that a food or drink has

gusto, sabor

gusto, sabor

Ex: This cheese has a mild, slightly nutty flavor. 
cheese
cheese
[Sustantivo]

a food made from milk that has been separated into solid curds and prepared in various ways

queso

queso

Ex: Would you like some cheese with your bread? 
bubble
bubble
[Sustantivo]

a small ball of gas enclosed by liquid or contained within a liquid or solid

Ex: A bubble of air was trapped beneath the surface. 
salad
salad
[Sustantivo]

a cold dish made mainly from raw or cooked vegetables, often mixed with a dressing and sometimes other ingredients

ensalada

ensalada

Ex: Emma added olive oil and lemon juice to the salad. 
to balance out

to bring to equality by adjusting different elements

equilibrar, igualar ajustando distintos elementos

equilibrar, igualar ajustando distintos elementos

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. 
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 special event or gathering held to mark a happy occasion or important achievement

celebración

celebración

Ex: They organized a small celebration after winning the competition. 
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. 
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