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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Comida y Restaurante

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre comida y restaurante, como "bitter", "supper", "stir", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
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.

sour
sour
[Adjetivo]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

agrio, ácido

agrio, ácido

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning. 

A ella le encanta el sabor agrio del pomelo por la mañana.

bitter
bitter
[Adjetivo]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

amargo

amargo

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate, preferring sweeter varieties. 

Hizo una mueca ante el regusto amargo del chocolate negro, prefiriendo variedades más dulces.

stale
stale
[Adjetivo]

(of food, particularly cake and bread) not fresh anymore, due to exposure to air or prolonged storage

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

pasado, rancio, duro, correoso

Ex: The cookies tasted stale, indicating they had been left uncovered for too long. 

Las galletas sabían a pasadas, lo que indicaba que habían estado destapadas durante demasiado tiempo.

crispy
crispy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crujiente, crocante

crujiente, crocante

Ex: The crispy bacon sizzled in the pan, releasing its savory aroma. 

El tocino crujiente chisporroteaba en la sartén, liberando su aroma sabroso.

chunky
chunky
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having large pieces

con trozos

con trozos

Ex: The chunky peanut butter had generous pieces of nuts, making each bite satisfying. 

La mantequilla de maní con trozos tenía generosos pedazos de nueces, haciendo cada bocado satisfactorio.

omelet
omelet
[Sustantivo]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

omelette

omelette

Ex: The chef prepared a gourmet omelet with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh dill for the brunch menu. 

El chef preparó una tortilla gourmet con salmón ahumado, queso crema y eneldo fresco para el menú del brunch.

baguette
baguette
[Sustantivo]

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

Ex: He enjoyed a classic French sandwich made with ham and cheese in a crusty baguette. 

Disfrutó de un clásico sándwich francés hecho con jamón y queso en una baguette crujiente.

topping
topping
[Sustantivo]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

Ex: He sprinkled nuts as a topping on the cake. 

Espolvoreó nueces como cobertura en el pastel.

supper
supper
[Sustantivo]

a meal eaten in the evening, typically lighter than dinner and often the last meal of the day

cena, comida

cena, comida

Ex: He enjoyed a light supper of salad and grilled fish after a long day at work. 

Disfrutó de una cena ligera de ensalada y pescado a la parrilla después de un largo día de trabajo.

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.

self-service
self-service
[Adjetivo]

(of a restaurant, store, etc.) providing customers with the chance to serve themselves and then pay for it

autoservicio

autoservicio

Ex: The new self-service gas station allows drivers to fill up their tanks without waiting for an attendant. 

La nueva gasolinera de autoservicio permite a los conductores llenar sus tanques sin esperar a un asistente.

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.

takeaway
takeaway
[Sustantivo]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

comida para llevar

comida para llevar

Ex: After a long day, nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant. 

Después de un largo día, nada supera un comida para llevar caliente de nuestro restaurante indio favorito.

side dish
side dish
[Sustantivo]

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

acompañamiento, guarnición

acompañamiento, guarnición

Ex: The side dish of roasted vegetables complemented the main course. 

La guarnición de verduras asadas complementó el plato principal.

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.

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.

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.

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 beat
to beat
[Verbo]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

batir

batir

Ex: He used a whisk to beat the cream into soft peaks. 

Usó un batidor para batir la crema hasta formar picos suaves.

to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

revolver, remover

revolver, remover

Ex: He skillfully stirred the coffee, watching the cream swirl into a delightful pattern. 

Hábilmente revolvió el café, observando cómo la crema se arremolinaba formando un patrón encantador.

vinegar
vinegar
[Sustantivo]

a sour liquid that is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, or to preserve food

vinagre

vinagre

Ex: They used vinegar to pickle cucumbers, transforming them into crunchy and tangy homemade pickles. 

Usaron vinagre para encurtir pepinos, transformándolos en encurtidos caseros crujientes y ácidos.

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.

chili
chili
[Sustantivo]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

chile, ají

chile, ají

zucchini
zucchini
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

calabacín, calabacita

calabacín, calabacita

Ex: They grew zucchini in their garden and had an abundant harvest this summer. 

Cultivaron calabacines en su jardín y tuvieron una cosecha abundante este verano.

skim milk
skim milk
[Sustantivo]

milk from which almost all the fat content has been removed

leche desnatada, leche descremada

leche desnatada, leche descremada

Ex: He bought a carton of skim milk at the grocery store for his breakfast cereal. 

Compró un cartón de leche desnatada en la tienda de comestibles para su cereal del desayuno.

margarine
margarine
[Sustantivo]

a type of food similar to butter, made from vegetable oils or animal fats

margarina

margarina

Ex: Margarine is often used as a dairy-free alternative in cooking and baking. 

La margarina se utiliza a menudo como alternativa sin lácteos en la cocina y la repostería.

cereal
cereal
[Sustantivo]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

cereal

cereal

Ex: He often takes cereal bars with him for a quick snack when he's on the go. 

A menudo lleva barras de cereales consigo para un bocadillo rápido cuando está en movimiento.

beverage
beverage
[Sustantivo]

a drink that is not water

bebida

bebida

Ex: In many cultures, water is the most common beverage consumed throughout the day. 

En muchas culturas, el agua es la bebida más común consumida durante el día.

cocktail
cocktail
[Sustantivo]

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

cóctel, coctel, combinado

cóctel, coctel, combinado

Ex: They celebrated the end of the week with cocktails at their favorite rooftop bar. 

Celebraron el final de la semana con cócteles en su bar en la azotea favorito.

Tonic
Tonic
[Sustantivo]

a type of fizzy water that can be mixed with other drinks such as gin or vodka

agua tónica, tónica

agua tónica, tónica

Ex: The bar stocked a variety of tonics, from classic to artisanal flavors. 

El bar almacenaba una variedad de tónicas, desde sabores clásicos hasta artesanales.

sparkling
sparkling
[Adjetivo]

(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation

espumoso, espumante, con gas

espumoso, espumante, con gas

Ex: The champagne flutes were filled with sparkling wine to toast the newlyweds. 

Las copas de champán se llenaron de vino espumoso para brindar por los recién casados.

still
still
[Adjetivo]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

sin gas

sin gas

Ex: The wine connoisseur appreciated the smoothness of a still Chardonnay with dinner. 

El conocedor de vinos apreció la suavidad de un Chardonnay tranquilo con la cena.

flat
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

sin burbujas, sin gas

sin burbujas, sin gas

Ex: The bottle had been open for hours, so the lemonade was completely flat. 

La botella había estado abierta durante horas, así que la limonada estaba completamente sin gas.

neat
neat
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

puro, solo

puro, solo

Ex: The bartender served the whiskey neat, in a crystal glass. 

El bartender sirvió el whisky puro, en una copa de cristal.

to sip
to sip
[Verbo]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

beber a sorbos, sorber

beber a sorbos, sorber

Ex: He sat on the porch, sipping on a refreshing iced beverage. 

Se sentó en el porche, sorbiendo una refrescante bebida helada.

corkscrew
corkscrew
[Sustantivo]

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

sacacorchos

sacacorchos

Ex: He handed the corkscrew to his friend, who expertly twisted it into the cork and pulled it out with a satisfying pop. 

Le pasó el sacacorchos a su amigo, quien lo giró hábilmente en el corcho y lo sacó con un satisfactorio pop.

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