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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
[Sustantivo]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

gusto, sabor

gusto, sabor

Ex: The flavor of the soup was enhanced with fresh herbs .El **sabor** de la sopa fue realzado con hierbas frescas.
sour
[Adjetivo]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

agrio, ácido

agrio, ácido

Ex: The sour cherries make the best pies.Las cerezas **ácidas** hacen los mejores pasteles.
bitter
[Adjetivo]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

amargo

amargo

Ex: Despite its bitter taste , he appreciated the health benefits of eating kale in his salad .A pesar de su sabor **amargo**, apreciaba los beneficios para la salud de comer col rizada en su ensalada.
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 chips were stale and unappealing , having been left exposed to air for too long .Las patatas fritas estaban **pasadas** y poco apetecibles, después de haber estado expuestas al aire durante demasiado tiempo.
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 crust of the pizza crackled as they took each bite.La corteza **crujiente** de la pizza crujía con cada bocado.
chunky
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having large pieces

con trozos

con trozos

Ex: He enjoyed the chunky texture of the fruit salad , with large chunks of mango and pineapple .Disfrutó de la textura **gruesa** de la ensalada de frutas, con grandes trozos de mango y piña.
omelet
[Sustantivo]

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

omelette

omelette

Ex: He learned how to flip an omelet without breaking it by practicing with a non-stick pan .Aprendió a voltear un **omelet** sin romperlo practicando con un sartén antiadherente.
baguette
[Sustantivo]

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

baguette, baguete, barra de pan

Ex: The baguette was served warm , with a pat of butter and a sprinkling of herbs .La **baguette** se sirvió caliente, con un poco de mantequilla y un espolvoreado de hierbas.
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: Yogurt with fruit topping is a healthy dessert .El yogur con **cobertura** de frutas es un postre saludable.
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: The cafe offers a selection of soups and sandwiches for those looking for a quick supper option .El café ofrece una selección de sopas y sándwiches para aquellos que buscan una opción rápida para la **cena**.
appetizer
[Sustantivo]

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

entrada, aperitivo

entrada, aperitivo

Ex: Before the main course , we enjoyed a light appetizer of vegetable spring rolls with a tangy dipping sauce .Antes del plato principal, disfrutamos de un ligero **aperitivo** de rollitos de primavera de verduras con una salsa ácida para mojar.
self-service
[Adjetivo]

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

autoservicio

autoservicio

Ex: At the self-service buffet, guests can choose from a wide variety of dishes at their own pace.En el bufet **self-service**, los invitados pueden elegir entre una amplia variedad de platos a su propio ritmo.
buffet
[Sustantivo]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

bufé

bufé

Ex: We sat at a table near the window to enjoy our buffet breakfast with a view of the garden .Nos sentamos en una mesa cerca de la ventana para disfrutar de nuestro desayuno **buffet** con vista al jardín.
takeaway
[Sustantivo]

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

comida para llevar

comida para llevar

Ex: The best takeaway I ’ve had in years was from a local sushi place .El mejor **comida para llevar** que he tenido en años fue de un local de sushi.
side dish
[Sustantivo]

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

acompañamiento, guarnición

acompañamiento, guarnición

Ex: The restaurant offers several side dishes, including coleslaw and fries .El restaurante ofrece varios **acompañamientos**, incluyendo ensalada de col y papas fritas.
brunch
[Sustantivo]

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

brunch, desayuno almuerzo

brunch, desayuno almuerzo

Ex: Hosting a brunch at home can be a delightful way to entertain guests , with dishes prepared ahead of time for easy serving and enjoyment .Organizar un **brunch** en casa puede ser una forma encantadora de entretener a los invitados, con platos preparados con antelación para un servicio y disfrute fáciles.
portion
[Sustantivo]

an amount of food served to one person

porción

porción

Ex: She was given a portion of soup to taste before deciding on the full order .Le dieron una **porción** de sopa para probar antes de decidir el pedido completo.
savory
[Adjetivo]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

sabroso

sabroso

Ex: The chef prepared a savory sauce to accompany the grilled vegetables , enhancing their natural flavors .El chef preparó una salsa **sabrosa** para acompañar las verduras asadas, realzando sus sabores naturales.
cuisine
[Sustantivo]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

cocina

cocina

Ex: She appreciated the rich flavors and spices found in traditional Indian cuisine.Ella apreció los sabores ricos y las especias que se encuentran en la **cocina** tradicional india.
to beat
[Verbo]

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

batir

batir

Ex: The recipe instructs to beat the butter and sugar until creamy .La receta indica **batir** la mantequilla y el azúcar hasta que estén cremosos.
to stir
[Verbo]

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

revolver, remover

revolver, remover

Ex: In the morning , she liked to stir her oatmeal with cinnamon for a warm and comforting breakfast .Por la mañana, a ella le gustaba **remover** su avena con canela para un desayuno cálido y reconfortante.
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
[Sustantivo]

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

hierba, yerba

hierba, yerba

Ex: The recipe requires a mix of fresh herbs for a more vibrant taste .La receta requiere una mezcla de **hierbas** frescas para un sabor más vibrante.
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
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin vegetable with dark green skin

calabacín, calabacita

calabacín, calabacita

Ex: The zucchini was roasted with other vegetables for a flavorful and colorful medley .El **calabacín** fue asado con otras verduras para una mezcla sabrosa y colorida.
skim milk
[Sustantivo]

milk from which almost all the fat content has been removed

leche desnatada, leche descremada

leche desnatada, leche descremada

Ex: The nutrition label on skim milk shows minimal fat content , making it a popular choice for those watching their dietary fat intake .La etiqueta nutricional en la **leche desnatada** muestra un contenido mínimo de grasa, lo que la convierte en una opción popular para aquellos que vigilan su ingesta de grasas dietéticas.
margarine
[Sustantivo]

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

margarina

margarina

Ex: They decided to use margarine in their cake recipe for a dairy-free option .Decidieron usar **margarina** en su receta de pastel para una opción sin lácteos.
cereal
[Sustantivo]

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

cereal

cereal

Ex: After pouring the cereal, she realized she was out of milk and had to settle for a different breakfast .Después de verter los **cereales**, se dio cuenta de que se había quedado sin leche y tuvo que conformarse con un desayuno diferente.
beverage
[Sustantivo]

a drink that is not water

bebida

bebida

Ex: The bartender mixed a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to serve at the party .El bartender mezcló una variedad de **bebidas** alcohólicas y no alcohólicas para servir en la fiesta.
cocktail
[Sustantivo]

an alcoholic drink made by mixing several drinks together

cóctel, coctel, combinado

cóctel, coctel, combinado

Ex: He ordered a fruity cocktail with rum , pineapple juice , and grenadine at the bar .Ordenó un **cóctel** afrutado con ron, jugo de piña y granadina en el bar.
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: She preferred tonic with a twist of lemon to complement the botanical notes in her gin .Ella prefería el **tónica** con un toque de limón para complementar los notas botánicas en su ginebra.
sparkling
[Adjetivo]

(of drinks) containing bubbles or carbonation

espumoso, espumante, con gas

espumoso, espumante, con gas

Ex: She preferred sparkling lemonade over still for its effervescent quality and tangy flavor .Ella prefería la limonada **con gas** sobre la sin gas por su calidad efervescente y su sabor ácido.
still
[Adjetivo]

(of a drink) not having bubbles in it

sin gas

sin gas

Ex: She opted for a bottle of still rosé for the picnic, enjoying its delicate flavors.Eligió una botella de rosado **sin gas** para el picnic, disfrutando de sus sabores delicados.
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore

sin burbujas, sin gas

sin burbujas, sin gas

Ex: After sitting out all afternoon , the beer was totally flat.Después de estar fuera toda la tarde, la cerveza estaba totalmente **sin gas**.
neat
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of alcoholic drinks) not mixed with anything

puro, solo

puro, solo

Ex: He prefers his drinks neat, without any unnecessary mixers .Él prefiere sus bebidas **solos**, sin ningún mezclador innecesario.
to sip
[Verbo]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

beber a sorbos, sorber

beber a sorbos, sorber

Ex: The wine connoisseur carefully sipped the fine vintage to appreciate its nuances .El conocedor de vinos **sorbió** cuidadosamente el fino vintage para apreciar sus matices.
corkscrew
[Sustantivo]

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

sacacorchos

sacacorchos

Ex: The bartender reached for a corkscrew to open the new bottle of Chardonnay , skillfully extracting the cork without breaking it .El bartender alcanzó un **sacacorchos** para abrir la nueva botella de Chardonnay, extrayendo hábilmente el corcho sin romperlo.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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