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Vocabulario de Platos Clave - Cuscús

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couscous
couscous
[Sustantivo]

a dish of small steamed balls of crushed wheat, originated in North Africa

cuscús

cuscús

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.

North Africa
North Africa
[Sustantivo]

a region in the northern part of the African continent, typically including countries like Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

África del Norte

África del Norte

Ex: Many ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, thrived in North Africa. 

Muchas civilizaciones antiguas, como Egipto, prosperaron en el norte de África.

grain
grain
[Sustantivo]

a single small seedlike fruit of a cereal plant such as wheat, rice, or corn

grano

grano

Ex: Each grain of corn contains stored nutrients for the developing plant. 
semolina
semolina
[Sustantivo]

small pieces of crushed durum or similar wheat grains used in making pasta and pudding

sémola

sémola

Ex: He sprinkled semolina on the baking tray to prevent the bread from sticking. 

Espolvoreó sémola en la bandeja de horno para evitar que el pan se pegara.

special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 
wheat
wheat
[Sustantivo]

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

trigo

trigo

Ex: The farmer harvested wheat from the fields to produce flour for local bakeries. 

El agricultor cosechó trigo de los campos para producir harina para las panaderías locales.

Morocco
Morocco
[Sustantivo]

a country located in North Africa known for its vibrant culture, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes including the Sahara desert

Marruecos, el Marruecos

Marruecos, el Marruecos

Ex: Morocco’s capital city is Rabat. 

La capital de Marruecos es Rabat.

Tunisia
Tunisia
[Sustantivo]

a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956

Túnez, República Tunecina

Túnez, República Tunecina

to cook
to cook
[Verbo]

to make food with heat

cocinar

cocinar

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant. 
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. 
family
family
[Sustantivo]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

familia

familia

Ex: My family likes to go on vacation together every year. 
tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 
pasta
pasta
[Sustantivo]

an Italian food that is a mixture of flour, water, and at times eggs formed it into different shapes, typically eaten with a sauce when cooked

pasta

pasta

Ex: He prefers whole grain pasta because it adds more fiber and nutrients to his meals. 

Él prefiere la pasta integral porque añade más fibra y nutrientes a sus comidas.

dry
dry
[Adjetivo]

lacking moisture or liquid

seco

seco

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

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

cuenco

cuenco

Ex: The kids enjoyed their cereal in colorful plastic bowls. 
water
water
[Sustantivo]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

agua

agua

Ex: It's important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout the day. 
big
big
[Adjetivo]

above average in size or extent

grande

grande

Ex: The city has a big park. 
to steam
to steam
[Verbo]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

cocer al vapor, cocinar al vapor

cocer al vapor, cocinar al vapor

Ex: You can steam dumplings by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water. 
soft
soft
[Adjetivo]

gentle to the touch

blando

blando

Ex: The kitten's fur was incredibly soft to the touch. 
to taste
to taste
[Verbo]

to have a specific flavor

saber

saber

Ex: Yesterday, the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty. 
to eat
to eat
[Verbo]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

comer

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it. 
vegetable
vegetable
[Sustantivo]

a plant or edible part of a plant that is eaten as food

verdura

verdura

Ex: We grow several vegetables in our backyard. 
nut
nut
[Sustantivo]

a fruit or edible seed enclosed in a hard shell

nuez, fruto seco

nuez, fruto seco

Ex: Daniel added chopped nuts to the salad. 
herb
herb
[Sustantivo]

a plant whose leaves, seeds, or other parts are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrance

hierba, yerba

hierba, yerba

Ex: This herb has traditionally been used to treat stomach problems. 
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. 
fish
fish
[Sustantivo]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

pez

pez

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention. 
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. 
spicy
spicy
[Adjetivo]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

picante, sazonado

picante, sazonado

Ex: The spicy chicken wings made his mouth tingle with heat and flavor. 

Las alitas de pollo picantes hicieron que su boca hormigueara con calor y sabor.

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.

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. 
grocery store
grocery store
[Sustantivo]

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

tienda de comestibles, supermercado

Ex: They opened a new grocery store in the neighborhood last week. 

Abrieron un tienda de comestibles en el barrio la semana pasada.

event
event
[Sustantivo]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

acontecimiento

acontecimiento

Ex: The company hosted a networking event to connect professionals in the industry. 
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 bring together

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

reunir, unir

reunir, unir

Ex: The family reunion brought relatives together after years of separation. 

La reunión familiar acercó a los parientes después de años de separación.

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