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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
[Adjetivo]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

kosher

kosher

Ex: They observed kosher guidelines during the holiday by avoiding mixing dairy and meat products in their meals .Observaron las pautas **kosher** durante las vacaciones evitando mezclar productos lácteos y cárnicos en sus comidas.
halal
[Adjetivo]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

halal

halal

Ex: They confirmed that all ingredients were halal before cooking.Confirmaron que todos los ingredientes eran **halal** antes de cocinar.
edible
[Adjetivo]

safe or suitable for eating

comestible

comestible

Ex: She decorated her cake with edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .Decoró su pastel con purpurina **comestible** para un toque de brillo.
culinary
[Adjetivo]

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

culinario

culinario

Ex: She wrote a culinary blog sharing recipes and cooking tips with her followers .Ella escribió un blog **culinario** compartiendo recetas y consejos de cocina con sus seguidores.
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: The athlete adhered to a disciplined diet regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .El atleta se adhirió a un **régimen** dietético disciplinado, monitoreando cuidadosamente su ingesta calórica y el equilibrio de nutrientes para optimizar su rendimiento.
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 dish combined the soft texture of tofu with the crispiness of fried noodles .El plato combinaba la **textura** suave del tofu con lo crujiente de los fideos fritos.
tender
[Adjetivo]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

tierno

tierno

Ex: The vegetables in the stew were cooked to perfection , tender but not mushy .Las verduras del estofado estaban cocidas a la perfección, **tiernas** pero no pastosas.
full-bodied
[Adjetivo]

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

con cuerpo

con cuerpo

veggie
[Sustantivo]

a vegetable

verdura

verdura

crusty
[Adjetivo]

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

crujiente

crujiente

Ex: The pie had a golden-brown , crusty pastry that complemented the sweet filling .El pastel tenía una masa **crujiente** dorada que complementaba el relleno dulce.
starchy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

con fécula

con fécula

Ex: They served a starchy cornbread alongside the barbecue ribs .Sirvieron un pan de maíz **rico en almidón** junto a las costillas a la barbacoa.
pungent
[Adjetivo]

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

acre

acre

Ex: She coughed at the pungent fumes coming from the cleaning solution .Tosió por los vapores **pungentes** que salían de la solución de limpieza.
wholesome
[Adjetivo]

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

sano, saludable

sano, saludable

Ex: He believes that wholesome, home-cooked meals are better for both physical and mental health .Él cree que las comidas **saludables** y caseras son mejores tanto para la salud física como mental.
wholefood
[Sustantivo]

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

comida integral

comida integral

Ex: By focusing on whole foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, she noticed an improvement in her energy levels and mood.Al enfocarse en **alimentos integrales** ricos en nutrientes, vitaminas y antioxidantes, notó una mejora en sus niveles de energía y estado de ánimo.
oatmeal
[Sustantivo]

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

avena

avena

Ex: She starts her day with a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh berries .Ella comienza su día con un cálido tazón de **avena** cubierta con bayas frescas.
wheatmeal
[Sustantivo]

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

harina de trigo

harina de trigo

Ex: She added a spoonful of wheatmeal to her morning oatmeal for an extra boost of fiber and nutrients .Ella agregó una cucharada de **harina de trigo integral** a su avena matutina para un impulso extra de fibra y nutrientes.
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: I need to activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water before adding it to the bread dough .Necesito activar la **levadura** disolviéndola en agua tibia antes de añadirla a la masa del pan.
starch
[Sustantivo]

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

almidón

almidón

Ex: You can use tapioca starch as a gluten-free alternative in baking recipes .Puedes usar almidón de tapioca como una alternativa sin gluten en recetas de repostería.
hors d'oeuvre
[Sustantivo]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

entremés

entremés

aperitif
[Sustantivo]

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

aperitivo

aperitivo

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: The restaurant 's signature seafood stew was a favorite among diners , featuring a medley of fresh fish , shrimp , and clams in a savory broth .El **guiso** de mariscos insignia del restaurante era un favorito entre los comensales, presentando una mezcla de pescado fresco, camarones y almejas en un caldo sabroso.
to broil
[Verbo]

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

asar a la parrilla

asar a la parrilla

Ex: He prefers to broil lamb chops on the grill for a delicious smoky taste .Él prefiere **asar** chuletas de cordero en la parrilla para un delicioso sabor ahumado.
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: It 's important not to let the water boil when you poach eggs , to maintain their shape .Es importante no dejar que el agua hierva cuando **escalfas** huevos, para mantener su forma.
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: The dessert was garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .El postre estaba **adornado** con un espolvoreado de azúcar en polvo y una hoja de menta.
to season
[Verbo]

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

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: Seasoning the chicken with lemon and herbs adds freshness to the dish .**Sazonar** el pollo con limón y hierbas añade frescura al plato.

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: You should marinade the steak for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat .Deberías **marinar** el bistec durante unas horas para permitir que los sabores penetren la carne.
to dice
[Verbo]

to cut food into small cubes

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

Ex: The recipe called for her to dice the apples for the pie filling .La receta requería que **cortara** las manzanas en cubos para el relleno del pastel.
julienne
[Adjetivo]

(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips

en juliana

en juliana

to saute
[Verbo]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

saltear, sofreír

saltear, sofreír

Ex: He enjoys sauteing chicken breasts with herbs and spices for a quick and tasty dinner .Disfruta **salteando** pechugas de pollo con hierbas y especias para una cena rápida y sabrosa.
to grind
[Verbo]

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

moler

moler

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.El barista molió cuidadosamente los granos de café para lograr la grosor deseado.
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements to knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .El escultor utilizó varios movimientos de mano para **amasar** y dar forma a la arcilla en una escultura detallada.
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: He mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread .Él **aplastó** el tofu suave con pasta de miso y cebollas verdes para hacer un untable de tofu sabroso.
to defrost
[Verbo]

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

descongelar

descongelar

Ex: While cooking , they were defrosting the frozen fish .Mientras cocinaban, estaban **descongelando** el pescado congelado.

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

revolver

revolver

Ex: He liked to scramble eggs with a touch of cream , creating a velvety texture for his morning meal .Le gustaba **revolver** los huevos con un toque de crema, creando una textura aterciopelada para su comida matutina.

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
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant that specializes in barbecued or roasted meat

rotisserie

rotisserie

doggy bag
[Sustantivo]

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

bolsa para llevar

bolsa para llevar

hotplate
[Sustantivo]

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

hornillo

hornillo

maitre d'hotel
[Sustantivo]

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

maître

maître

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