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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: The meat served at the kosher deli adheres to strict Jewish dietary laws. 
halal
halal
[Adjetivo]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

halal

halal

Ex: She only eats halal meat from the local butcher. 
edible
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for consumption as food

comestible

comestible

Ex: Make sure the meat is cooked enough to be edible. 
culinary
culinary
[Adjetivo]

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

culinario

culinario

Ex: She enrolled in a culinary school to learn professional cooking techniques. 
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: After consulting her nutritionist, she began a new dietary regimen to boost her metabolism. 
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 texture of the cake was light and fluffy. 
tender
tender
[Adjetivo]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

tierno

tierno

Ex: The steak was so tender that it practically melted in my mouth. 
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: I ordered a side of steamed veggies with my dinner. 
crusty
crusty
[Adjetivo]

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

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: The bread had a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. 
starchy
starchy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

con fécula

con fécula

Ex: The starchy potatoes were mashed into a creamy side dish. 
pungent
pungent
[Adjetivo]

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

acre

acre

Ex: The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them. 
wholesome
wholesome
[Adjetivo]

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

sano, saludable

sano, saludable

Ex: She prefers to cook with wholesome ingredients like fresh vegetables and whole grains. 
wholefood
wholefood
[Sustantivo]

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

comida integral

comida integral

Ex: In her quest for a healthier lifestyle, she replaced processed snacks with whole foods like fruits, nuts, and vegetables. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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: She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. 
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: Broil the salmon fillets in the oven until they are golden and crispy on top. 
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: She decided to poach the eggs for a healthier breakfast option. 
to garnish
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. 
to season
to season
[Verbo]

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

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: She seasons the soup with herbs and spices for extra taste. 
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. 
to dice
to dice
[Verbo]

to cut food into small cubes

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

Ex: She diced the tomatoes before adding them to the salad. 
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: Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant. 
to grind
to grind
[Verbo]

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

moler

moler

Ex: She had to grind the coffee beans before brewing her morning coffee. 
to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity. 
to mash
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: She mashed the boiled potatoes with a fork to make creamy mashed potatoes for dinner. 
to defrost
to defrost
[Verbo]

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

descongelar

descongelar

Ex: She uses the microwave to defrost frozen vegetables quickly. 
to scramble

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

revolver

revolver

Ex: For a quick breakfast, she decided to scramble some eggs with a dash of milk to make them fluffy. 
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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