Family and Dining Vocabulary in Spanish

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What is the Spanish translation for 'grandmother'?

Abuela

What is the Spanish word for 'brother-in-law'?

Cuñado

What is the term for 'family tree' in Spanish?

Árbol genealógico

What does 'primo' mean in English?

Cousin

How do you say 'daughter' in Spanish?

Hija

What is the Spanish word for 'nephew'?

Sobrino

What does 'padrastro' mean in English?

Stepfather

How do you say 'sister-in-law' in Spanish?

Cuñada

What is the Spanish word for 'grandchildren'?

Nietos

What does 'hermano' mean in English?

Brother

What is the Spanish translation for 'Apple'?

Manzana

What is the English translation for 'Pepino'?

Cucumber

What is the Spanish translation for 'Cake'?

Tarta

What is the English translation for 'Merluza'?

Hake

What is the Spanish translation for 'Bread'?

Pan

What is the English translation for 'Tortilla'?

Omelette

What is the Spanish translation for 'Peas'?

Guisantes

What is the English translation for 'Café'?

Coffee

What is the Spanish translation for 'Chocolate'?

Chocolate

What is the English translation for 'Pasta'?

Pasta

What is the Spanish translation for 'fork'?

Tenedor

What is the term for a meal that is prepared outdoors using direct heat?

Barbacoa

What is the Spanish word for 'bowl'?

Bol, cuenco

What is the term for food that is prepared quickly?

Comida rápida

What is the Spanish translation for 'knife'?

Cuchillo

What is the term for a device used to mix or blend food?

Batidora

What is the Spanish word for 'sour'?

Acido, agrio

What is the term for a cooking utensil used to cook food at high temperatures?

Sartén

What is the Spanish translation for 'plate'?

Plato

What is the term for a device used to store food at low temperatures?

Congelador

Study Notes

Family

  • Aunt: Tía
  • Brother: Hermano
  • Brother-in-law: Cuñado
  • Child: Hijo(a)
  • Children: Hijos, niños
  • Couple: Pareja
  • Cousin: Primo(a)
  • Daughter: Hija
  • Ex-husband: Ex-marido
  • Ex-wife: Ex-mujer
  • Family tree: Árbol genealógico
  • Father: Padre
  • Father-in-law: Suegro
  • Grandchildren: Nietos
  • Granddaughter: Nieta
  • Grandfather, grandpa: Abuelo
  • Grandmother, grandma: Abuela
  • Half-sister/brother: Media hermana (hija(o) de tu padre o de tu madre no de los dos)
  • Husband: Marido
  • Mother: Madre
  • Mother-in-law: Suegra
  • Nephew: Sobrino
  • Niece: Sobrina
  • Oldest child: El hijo mayor
  • Parents: Padres
  • Relatatives: Parientes, familiares
  • Sister: Hermana
  • Sister-in-law: Cuñada
  • Son: Hijo
  • Stepfather: Padrastro
  • Stepmother: Madrastra
  • Stepsister, stepbrother: Hermanastra(o), Hijo(a) de tu madrastra o padrastro
  • Twins: Gemelos
  • Uncle: Tío
  • Wife: Esposa
  • Youngest child: El hijo más pequeño

Food and Drinks

  • Apple: Manzana
  • Apricot: Albaricoque
  • Banana: Plátano
  • Bean: Judías
  • Bread: Pan
  • Breakfast: Desayuno
  • Burger: Hamburguesa
  • Cake: Tarta
  • Carrot: Zanahoria
  • Cereal: Cereales
  • Cheese: Queso
  • Chicken: Pollo
  • Chocolate: Chocolate
  • Coffee: Café
  • Coke: Coca Cola
  • Dinner: Cena
  • Drink: Bebida
  • Egg: Huevo
  • Fish: Pescado
  • Fruit: Fruta
  • Garlic: Ajo
  • Grape: Uva
  • Ham: Jamón
  • Honey: Miel
  • Hot dog: Perrito caliente
  • Ice-cream: Helado
  • Juice: Zumo
  • Lamb: Cordero
  • Lemon: Limón
  • Lettuce: Lechuga
  • Lunch: Comida
  • Meat: Carne
  • Melon: Melón
  • Milk: Leche
  • Mushroom: Champiñón
  • Omelette: Tortilla
  • Onion: Cebolla
  • Orange: Naranja
  • Peach: Melocotón
  • Peas: Guisantes
  • Pear: Pera
  • Pepper: Pimiento
  • Pizza: Pizza
  • Potato: Patata
  • Rice: Arroz
  • Salad: Ensalada
  • Sandwich: Sándwich, bocadillo
  • Snack: Aperitivo, snack
  • Soup: Sopa
  • Spinach: Espinacas
  • Steak: Filete
  • Supper: Cena ligera
  • Tea: Té
  • Tomato: Tomate
  • Turkey: Pavo
  • Vegetables: Verduras
  • Water: Agua
  • Wine: Vino

Restaurant and Kitchen

  • Barbecue: Barbacoa
  • Bottle: Botella
  • Box: Caja
  • Bowl: Bol, cuenco
  • Café: Cafetería
  • Can: Lata
  • Chef: Chef
  • Chopsticks: Palillos chinos
  • Cook: Cocinero
  • Cooker: Cocina (electrodoméstico)
  • Dish: Plato (de comida)
  • Fast food: Comida rápida
  • Fridge: Nevera
  • Glass: Vaso
  • Grill: Parrilla
  • Jug: Jarra
  • Kitchen: Cocina
  • Knife: Cuchillo
  • Market: Mercado
  • Meal: Una comida completa
  • Microwave: Microondas
  • Oven: Horno
  • Packet: Paquete
  • Pan: Cacerola
  • Picnic: Picnic
  • Plate: Plato
  • Recipe: Receta
  • Restaurant: Restaurante
  • Spoon: Cuchara
  • Tablespoon: Cucharilla
  • Waiter: Camarero
  • Waitress: Camarera

Adjectives

  • Bitter: Amargo
  • Cold: Frío
  • Fresh: Fresco
  • Fried: Frito
  • Frozen: Congelado
  • Grilled: A la parrilla
  • Healthy: Sano
  • Hot: Caliente
  • Hungry: Hambriento
  • Salty: Salado
  • Sour: Ácido
  • Spicy: Picante
  • Sweet: Dulce
  • Thirsty: Sediento
  • Unhealthy: Insano

Verbs

  • To afford: Poder permitirse
  • To bake: Hornear
  • To barbecue: Hacer a la barbacoa
  • To boil: Hervir
  • To cook: Cocinar
  • To drink: Beber
  • To eat: Comer
  • To fry: Freír
  • To grill: Asar
  • To hate: Odiar
  • To like: Gustar
  • To order: Pedir
  • To prefer: Preferir
  • To roast: Asar
  • To wash up: Fregar

Note: Some words and phrases may have multiple translations or nuanced meanings, but I have provided the most common or direct translations.

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