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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Comida y Restaurante

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre comida y restaurante, como "halal", "veggie", "starch", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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kosher
kosher
[Adjetivo]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

kosher

kosher

Ex: He bought kosher wine for the Sabbath celebration. 

Compró vino kosher para la celebración del Sabbat.

halal
halal
[Adjetivo]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

halal

halal

Ex: The school provided halal options for Muslim students. 

La escuela proporcionó opciones halal para los estudiantes musulmanes.

edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Some plants look pretty but are not edible. 

Algunas plantas lucen bonitas pero no son comestibles.

culinary
culinary
[Adjetivo]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

culinario

culinario

Ex: They attended a culinary festival showcasing dishes from around the world. 

Asistieron a un festival culinario que mostraba platos de todo el mundo.

regimen
regimen
[Sustantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

régimen

régimen

Ex: She followed a strict exercise regimen, working out at the gym five days a week to improve her fitness level. 

Ella siguió un régimen de ejercicio estricto, entrenando en el gimnasio cinco días a la semana para mejorar su nivel de condición física.

texture
texture
[Sustantivo]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

consistencia, textura

consistencia, textura

Ex: The soup had a creamy texture that made it very satisfying. 

La sopa tenía una textura cremosa que la hacía muy satisfactoria.

tender
tender
[Adjetivo]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

tierno

tierno

Ex: The braised lamb shanks were incredibly tender, falling off the bone with ease. 

Las piernas de cordero estofadas eran increíblemente tiernas, desprendiéndose del hueso con facilidad.

full-bodied
full-bodied
[Adjetivo]

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

con cuerpo

con cuerpo

veggie
veggie
[Sustantivo]

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

verdura

verdura

Ex: She pureed the roasted veggies into a creamy soup. 

Ella hizo puré con las verduras asadas en una sopa cremosa.

crusty
crusty
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: The roasted potatoes were deliciously crispy and crusty on the outside. 

Las patatas asadas estaban deliciosamente crujientes y crujientes por fuera.

starchy
starchy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

con fécula

con fécula

Ex: He cooked a starchy risotto with Arborio rice, resulting in a rich and creamy texture. 

Cocinó un risotto rico en almidón con arroz Arborio, resultando en una textura rica y cremosa.

pungent
pungent
[Adjetivo]

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

acre

acre

Ex: The pungent flavor of the mustard added a kick to the sandwich. 

El sabor picante de la mostaza añadió un toque especial al sándwich.

wholesome
wholesome
[Adjetivo]

(of food) nutritious, healthy, and beneficial for one's well-being

sano, saludable

sano, saludable

Ex: Eating a wholesome breakfast can provide you with the energy you need for the day ahead. 

Comer un desayuno saludable puede proporcionarte la energía que necesitas para el día que tienes por delante.

wholefood
wholefood
[Sustantivo]

food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy

comida integral

comida integral

Ex: The nutritionist recommended incorporating more whole foods into her meals to support better digestion and overall well-being. 

El nutricionista recomendó incorporar más alimentos integrales en sus comidas para apoyar una mejor digestión y bienestar general.

oatmeal
oatmeal
[Sustantivo]

a thick, soft food from ground oats, eaten usually for breakfast

avena

avena

Ex: He likes to add a dollop of peanut butter to his oatmeal for a protein boost. 

A él le gusta añadir una cucharada de mantequilla de maní a su avena para un aumento de proteínas.

wheatmeal
wheatmeal
[Sustantivo]

an unbleached flour that is made by grinding whole grains of wheat

harina de trigo

harina de trigo

Ex: I packed a nutritious wheatmeal sandwich for lunch, filling it with lean protein, crisp vegetables, and a spread of creamy avocado. 

Preparé un sándwich nutritivo de harina de trigo integral para el almuerzo, rellenándolo con proteína magra, vegetales crujientes y una pasta de aguacate cremoso.

yeast
yeast
[Sustantivo]

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

levadura

levadura

Ex: Adding a teaspoon of yeast to the pizza dough will help it rise and become fluffy. 

Añadir una cucharadita de levadura a la masa de pizza ayudará a que suba y quede esponjosa.

starch
starch
[Sustantivo]

a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.

almidón

almidón

Ex: Rice is a good source of starch and pairs well with stir-fried vegetables. 

El arroz es una buena fuente de almidón y combina bien con verduras salteadas.

hors d'oeuvre
hors d'oeuvre
[Sustantivo]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

entremés

entremés

aperitif
aperitif
[Sustantivo]

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitivo

aperitivo

stew
stew
[Sustantivo]

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

guisado, estofado, guiso

guisado, estofado, guiso

Ex: He enjoyed a steaming bowl of chicken stew, packed with vegetables and seasoned with fragrant herbs. 

Disfrutó de un humeante plato de estofado de pollo, lleno de verduras y sazonado con hierbas fragantes.

to broil
to broil
[Verbo]

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

asar a la parrilla

asar a la parrilla

Ex: The chef broils chicken breasts in the oven with barbecue sauce for a smoky flavor. 

El chef asar las pechugas de pollo en el horno con salsa barbacoa para un sabor ahumado.

to poach
to poach
[Verbo]

to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

escalfar, cocer a fuego lento, hervir

escalfar, cocer a fuego lento, hervir

Ex: He learned how to poach salmon in white wine for a delicate taste. 

Aprendió a escalfar salmón en vino blanco para un sabor delicado.

to garnish
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: He garnished the main course with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary. 

Él adornó el plato principal con una rodaja de limón y una ramita de romero.

to season
to season
[Verbo]

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: The chef seasons the vegetables with garlic and olive oil for added flavor. 

El chef sazona las verduras con ajo y aceite de oliva para darles más sabor.

to marinade

to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

adobar

adobar

Ex: He marinades the chicken in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices to enhance its taste. 

Él marina el pollo en una mezcla sabrosa de hierbas y especias para realzar su sabor.

to dice
to dice
[Verbo]

to cut food into small cubes

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

Ex: He carefully diced the carrots to ensure even cooking. 

Cortó cuidadosamente las zanahorias en cubitos para asegurar una cocción uniforme.

julienne
julienne
[Adjetivo]

(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips

en juliana

en juliana

to saute
to saute
[Verbo]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

saltear, sofreír

saltear, sofreír

Ex: The chef sautes the shrimp in a pan with garlic and lemon for a flavorful appetizer. 

El chef saltea los camarones en una sartén con ajo y limón para un aperitivo sabroso.

to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

moler

moler

Ex: In the kitchen, she used a mortar and pestle to grind the spices for the curry. 

En la cocina, usó un mortero y una maja para moler las especias para el curry.

to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The potter skillfully kneaded the wet clay on the wheel to shape it into a vase. 

El alfarero amasó hábilmente la arcilla húmeda en el torno para darle forma de jarrón.

to mash
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: He mashed the cooked carrots and parsnips together to create a flavorful vegetable side dish. 

Él aplastó las zanahorias y chirivías cocidas juntas para crear una sabrosa guarnición de verduras.

to defrost
to defrost
[Verbo]

to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

descongelar

descongelar

Ex: Last night, they defrosted the chicken in preparation for dinner. 

Anoche, descongelaron el pollo en preparación para la cena.

to scramble

to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

revolver

revolver

Ex: In the morning rush, he opted to scramble the eggs and cook them rapidly for a protein-packed breakfast. 

En el ajetreo de la mañana, optó por revolver los huevos y cocinarlos rápidamente para un desayuno rico en proteínas.

to dine out

to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

salir a comer, salir a cenar

salir a comer, salir a cenar

rotisserie
rotisserie
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant that specializes in barbecued or roasted meat

rotisserie

rotisserie

doggy bag
doggy bag
[Sustantivo]

a bag for taking home one's leftover food in a restaurant

bolsa para llevar

bolsa para llevar

hotplate
hotplate
[Sustantivo]

a small appliance with a metal or ceramic surface used for cooking or reheating food

hornillo

hornillo

maitre d'hotel
maitre d'hotel
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

maître

maître

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