Dining & Gastronomy in Spanish

72 useful Spanish words about Dining & Gastronomy. Tap the speaker to hear each word.

Restaurant Types
SpanishMeaning
EstablecimientoEstablishment
TabernaTavern / Pub
MesónInn / Traditional restaurant
ChiringuitoBeach bar / Snack bar
BodegaWinery / Wine cellar
FondaInn / Small boarding house
CantinaCanteen / Mess hall
CerveceríaBrewery / Beer hall
ParadorLuxury state-run inn
AsadorSteakhouse / Rotisserie
GourmetGourmet / Fine dining
AutoservicioSelf-service / Buffet
Menu Vocabulary
SpanishMeaning
EntranteAppetizer / Starter
GuarniciónSide dish / Garnish
PrincipalMain course
PostreDessert
EspecialidadSpecialty
AperitivoAperitif / Pre-meal snack
SugerenciaChef's recommendation
BebidaBeverage / Drink
CombinadoMixed plate / Combo
InfusiónHerbal tea / Infusion
DigestivoDigestif / After-dinner drink
DegustaciónTasting / Sampling
Wine & Beverages
SpanishMeaning
TintoRed (Wine)
BlancoWhite (Wine)
RosadoRosé
EspumosoSparkling
CataTasting
CrianzaAging / Aged wine
CopaGlass (Stemmed)
RefrescoSoft drink / Soda
GrifoTap / Draft
VermúVermouth
Sin alcoholNon-alcoholic
BrindisToast (Drink)
Table Service
SpanishMeaning
CamareroWaiter
ReservaReservation
CuentaBill / Check
PropinaTip
ServicioService
ComensalDiner / Guest
SugerenciaSuggestion / Recommendation
CubiertoPlace setting / Cutlery
ReclamaciónComplaint / Claim
IVAVAT (Tax)
CartaMenu (Document)
DegustaciónTasting
Food Preparation Styles
SpanishMeaning
AhumadoSmoked
AsadoRoasted / Grilled
A la planchaGrilled (on a metal plate)
FritoFried
GuisadoStewed
HervidoBoiled
Al vaporSteamed
CrudoRaw
GratinadoAu gratin / Broiled with cheese
EmpanadoBreaded
SalteadoSautéed
RellenoStuffed
Dietary Preferences
SpanishMeaning
AlergiaAllergy
IntoleranciaIntolerance
VeganoVegan
VegetarianoVegetarian
GlutenGluten
LactosaLactose
Frutos secosNuts / Dried fruits
MariscosShellfish / Seafood
ContaminaciónContamination / Trace
IngredienteIngredient
SustitutoSubstitute
SeveroSevere / Serious

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