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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]

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

grano

grano

Ex: The bread is made from whole grains for added nutrition. 

El pan está hecho de granos enteros para una nutrición adicional.

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. 

Su relación especial floreció en una amistad profunda y significativa con los años.

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. 

El chef cocina una deliciosa comida en el restaurante.

dish
dish
[Sustantivo]

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

plato, platillo

plato, platillo

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. 

A mi familia le gusta ir de vacaciones juntos todos los años.

tiny
tiny
[Adjetivo]

extremely small

minúsculo

minúsculo

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb. 

Las diminutas hormigas trabajaron juntas para llevar una miga grande.

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. 

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

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. 

Los niños disfrutaron de sus cereales en tazones de plástico coloridos.

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. 

Es importante mantenerse hidratado bebiendo suficiente agua durante el día.

big
big
[Adjetivo]

above average in size or extent

grande

grande

Ex: The city has a big park. 

La ciudad tiene un parque grande.

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. 

Puedes cocinar al vapor los dumplings colocándolos en una cesta de vapor sobre agua hirviendo.

soft
soft
[Adjetivo]

gentle to the touch

blando

blando

Ex: The kitten's fur was incredibly soft to the touch. 

El pelaje del gatito era increíblemente suave al tacto.

to taste
to taste
[Verbo]

to have a specific flavor

saber

saber

Ex: Yesterday, the pasta dish she made tasted a bit too salty. 

Ayer, el plato de pasta que hizo sabía un poco demasiado salado.

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. 

Comimos sushi por primera vez y nos encantó.

vegetable
vegetable
[Sustantivo]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

verdura

verdura

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms. 

Siempre empiezo mi día con una nutritiva tortilla de verduras rellena de espinacas, tomates y champiñones.

nut
nut
[Sustantivo]

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

nuez, fruto seco

nuez, fruto seco

Ex: She sprinkled chopped almonds, a healthy nut, over her morning oatmeal. 

Espolvoreó almendras picadas, una nuez saludable, sobre su avena matutina.

herb
herb
[Sustantivo]

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

hierba, yerba

hierba, yerba

Ex: Rosemary is a versatile herb that adds wonderful flavor to roasted meats. 

El romero es una hierba versátil que añade un sabor maravilloso a las carnes asadas.

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.

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. 

El pez colorido en el acuario captó mi atención.

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.

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 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.

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. 

La empresa organizó un evento de networking para conectar a los profesionales de la industria.

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 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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