English-Spanish Gastronomic Dictionary M-Z

M

Macaroni = Macarrones
Macaroon = Almendrado, bollito de almendra
Mace (spice) = Macis
Mackerel (fish) = Caballa
Main course = Plato principal
Maize = Maíz, choclo
Maizena = Almidón de maíz
Mamon = Mamón
Mango = Mango (fruta)
Manioc = Mandioca, yuca
to Manufacture bread = Panificar
Margarine = Margarina
Marigold (spice) = Caléndula
Marinade = Adobo ácido, escabeche
to Marinate = Adobar, macerar, marinar
Marjoram (spice) = Mejorana
Marmalade = Mermelada ( de cítricos )
Marron glace = Marrón glacé
Marshmallow = Malvavisco, merengue blando
Marzipan = Mazapán
Mash = Puré
to Mash = Aplastar, hacer puré
Mayonnaise,”mayo” = Mayonesa
Meal = Comida, vianda
Meal = Harina
Meat = Carne
Meatball = Albóndiga
Meat dishes = Carnes (platos de)
Meat fork = Trinchante
Meatloaf = Pastel de carne
Meaty = Carnoso
Medlar = Níspero
Melon = Melón
Mellow = Maduro, añejo
to Melt = Fundir, derretir
Melting point = Punto de fusión
Menu = Carta de comidas, menú
Meringue = Merengue
Milk = Leche
Milk churn = Lechera
Milkpot = Lechera
Millet = Mijo
Milt = Esperma de pescado
to Mince = Picar
Mince = Carne picada
Mince meat = Carne picada, picadillo
Mince pie = Pastel de carne picada
Minestrone = Minestrone
Mint (spice) = Menta, hierbabuena
Mixed grill (of meat or fish) = Parrillada
Moist = Húmedo
Molasses = Melaza
Mold = Moho, hongo
Mold = Molde
to Mold = Moldear
Mollusks = Moluscos
to Mop = Limpiar
Mopping = Mojado, limpieza
Morello cherry = Guinda
Mortadella = Mortadela
Mortar (for grinding) = Mortero
Mould (U.S.:mold) = Flanera
Mousse = Mousse
Mozzarella = Muzarella
Muffins = Pancitos tipo ingles
Mug = Taza grande
Mullets (fish) = Salmonetes
Muscle cutaneous trunci (meat) = Matambre
Mush = Puré, papilla
Mushroom = Hongo (champignon)
Mushy = Blando
Muslin = Muselina
Mussels = Mejillones
Mustard (spice) = Mostaza
Mutton = Carne de oveja ( o carnero)

N

Napkin = Servilleta
Napkin ring = Servilletero
Navel (meat) = Falda de vaca
Neck (of animal) = Cogote
Nectar = Néctar
Nectarine = Pelón, nectarine
Nibble = Mordisco
to Nibble = Picar (comer algo), mordisquear
Noodles = Fideos
Nougat = Turrón
Nozzle = Boquilla
Nuggets = Pepitas, trocitos
Nut = Nuez
Nut cracker = Cascanueces
Nutmeg (spice) = Nuez moscada
Nutty = Con nueces

O

Oats = Avena
Octopus = Pulpo
Oil = Aceite
to Oil = Aceitar
Ointment = Unto
Olive = Aceituna, oliva
Olive oil = Aceite de oliva
Omelettes = Tortillas
Onion = Cebolla
Ooze = Pletórico
to Ooze = Rebozar, irradiar(alegría)
Oozing = Pletórico, rebozante
Orange = Naranja
Orange blossom (spice) = Azahar
to Order = Ordenar (pedir, encargar)
Oregano (spice) = Orégano
Oven = Horno
Oven glove = Guante para horno
Overdone = Cocinado excesivamente
Overfried = Refrito
Oyster blade( meat) = Marucha (carne)
Oysters = Ostras

P

Packed sliced bread = Pan lactal
Paella = Paella
Paella pan = Paellera
Palm, palm tree = Palmera
Palm heart = Palmito
Pan (for food) = Fuente
Pancake = Tortilla
Pantry = Despensa
Papaya = Papaya
Paprika = Pimentón
to Parboil = Dar un hervor, sancochar
Parchment paper = Papel de hornear
to Pare = Pelar
Pared = Pelado, mondado
Paring knife = Cuchillo de pelar
Parmesan = Parmesano
Parsley = Perejil
Parsnip = Chirivía
Partridge = Perdíz
Pasta = Fideos, pasta
Paste = Masa
Pastrami = Pastrom
Pastry = Masa (pastelera)
Pastry cutter = Cortapastas
to Pat = Palmear
Pâte = Paté
Patties = Albóndigas
Peach = Durazno, melocotón
Peanuts = Maníes
Peanut butter = Manteca de maní
Pear = Pera
Peas = Arvejas
Pecan = Nuez pecan
Pectin = Pectina
Peek = Ojeada
to Peel = Pelar, mondar
Pepper (red,green,yellow) = Morrrón, pimiento
Pepper (spice) = Pimienta
Peppercorns (spice) = Pimienta en grano
Pepper pot = Pimentero
Persimmon = Caqui
Pestle = Mano de mortero
Pheasant = Faisán
Pickle = Encurtido
to Pickle = Encurtir, escabechar
Pie = Tarta, pastel
to Pierce = Perforar, agujerear
Pig (animal) = Chancho, cerdo, puerco
Pigeon = Paloma
Pinch = Pizca
Pineapple = Ananás, piña
Pine nuts, pine seeds = Piñones
Pink cusk-eel = Rosada
Pip = Pepita, semilla
Pipped = Sin semillas
Pistachio ( nut) = Pistacho
Pit = Carozo
Pitted = Descarozadas
Pizza = Pizza
Plain = Puro, sin agregados
Plane tree = Plátano, banano
Plate = Plato
Plate ( meat) = Plancha de asado
Plate flank ( meat) = Asado con vacío
Platter(for food) = Fuente
to Pluck = Pelar, desplumar
Plum = Ciruela
to Poach = Escalfar, cocinar sin hervir
Poached = Hervido (p/ pescado)
Poached egg = Huevo poché
Pod = Vaina
Pollack (fish) = Abadejo
Pomegranate = Granada
Poppy = Amapola
Poppy seed (spice) = Semilla de amapola
Pork (meat) = Cerdo (carne de)
Pork knuckle = Codillo de Cerdo
Pork sausage = Butifarra, chorizo
Potato chips or crisps = Papafritas
Potatos = Papas
Potion = Brebaje
Poultry = Aves
to Pour = Echar(volcar), escanciar
to Pour of = Decantar
Powder = Polvo
Praline = Praliné
Prawns (small) = Camarones
Prawns (large) = Langostinos
to Preheat = Precalentar
Preserves = Conserva, dulce
Pressed = Exprimidos
Pressure cooker = Olla de presión
Pretzel = Rosquita
Processor = Procesadora
Prong = Diente (de tenedor)
Prune = Ciruela, ciruela seca
to Pry of = Separar
Pudding = Budin, pastel
Puff pastry = Hojaldre, masa hojaldrada
Pulp = Pulpa
Pumpkin = Zapallo, calabaza
Punch = Ponche
Pungent = Olor acre
to Purée = Hacer puré
to Push = Empujar

Q

Quail = Codorniz
Quince = Membrillo
Quivery = Tembloroso

R

Rabbit = Conejo
Rack = Estante, rejilla
Raddicchio = Radichio
Radish = Rábano, rabanito
Raisins = Pasas de uva
Ram = Carnero (animal)
Ramekin = Molde p/horno
Range = Cocina (artefacto)
Rare = Crudo, poco asado
Raspberry = Frambueza
to Rave = Devorar, entusiasmarse
Raw = Crudo
Raw flesh = Carne cruda
to Reap = Cosechar, recoger
Rear = Crudo
Recipe = Receta
Red pepper = Ají picante
Red wine glass = Copa de vino tinto
Relish = Condimento, picle
Rennet = Cuajo
Rib = Costilla, chuleta
Ribs = Costillar
Rice = Arroz
Rind = Peladura, corteza
to Rinse = Enjuagar
Ripe = Maduro
to Roast = Asar, tostar
Roast beef = Rosbif
Roasted meat = Carne asada
Roasting pan = Asadera
to Roast lightly = Soasar
Roe = Huevas de pescado
Roll = Pancito, sandwich
Roll (meat) = Plancha de bifes anchos
Rolling pin = Palo de amasar, rodillo
Romaine = Lechuga romana
Roost = Gallinero
Rooster = Gallo
Roquefort = Roquefort, queso azul
Rosemary (spice) = Romero
Rotten = Podrido
Roughly = Aproximadamente,mas o menos
Round (meat) = Bola de lomo
Round bread = Pan casero
Round loaf = Pan casero
Round of beef = Tapa de asado
Roux = Base de salsa
Rum = Ron
Rump (meat) = Cuadril (carne)
Rump cap (meat) = Tapa de cuadril, picanha
Runner beans = Chauchas
Russet = Marrón rojizo
Russian dressing = Salsa golf
Rutabagas (swedes) = Swedes
Rye = Centeno
Rye bread = Pan de centeno

S

Sabayon = Sambayon
Saccharin = Sacarina
Saffron (spice) = Azafrán
Sage (spice) = Salvia
Salad = Ensalada
Salad bowl = Ensaladera
Salad rocket = Rúcula
Salad server = Cubierto de ensalada
Salamander = Salamandra
Salami = Salame
Salami type sausage = Salchichón
Salmon (fish) = Salmón
Salting = Salazón
Saltpetre = Salitre (nitrato de sodio)
Salty = Salado
Samosa = Empanadita hindú
Samovar = Samovar
Sandwich = Sandwich, emparedado
Sangria = Sangría
Sardine (fish) = Sardina
Sauce = Salsa
Saucepan = Cacerola, olla, cazuela
Saucer = Platito
Sausage = Salchicha, salchichón, chorizo
to Sauté = Saltear
Savory (spice) = Ajedrea
to Scald = Escaldar, hervir por poco tiempo
Scalded = Hervido
Scale = Escama
to Scale = Escamar
Scallions = Echalote (simil)
Scallop (fish) = Ostión
to Scatter = Rociar, salpicar, desparramar
Schnaps = Ginebra holandesa
Scissors = Tijeras
Scoop = Cucharada
to Scoop on = Echar de a cucharadas
to Scorch = Chamuscar
to Score = Marcar, hacer muescas
Scrambled eggs = Huevos revueltos
Scraped = Raspado, rascado
Scrapings = Raspaduras
to Screen = Tamizar
Scrumptious = Delicioso, soberbio
Seafood = Mariscos
to Sear = Quemar, chamuscar
to Sear = Freir rápidamente
to Season = Aderezar, aliñar, sazonar
to Season = Salpimentar, condimentar
Seasoning = Condimento
to Season with salt and pepper = Salpimentar
Seed = Semilla, pepita
Seeded = Descarozados
Semolina = Sémola
to Serve = Escanciar
Serviette = Servilleta
Serving fork = Trinchante
Sesame (spice) = Sésamo, ajonjoli
Set of cutlery = Cubiertos
Set of dishes = Batería de cocina
to Shake = Sacudir
Shallot = Echalote
Shank ( meat) = Ossobuco, pata (de vaca)
to Shape = Dar forma
Sheep = Oveja
Shell = Cáscara, carcaza
to Shell = Pelar, descascarar
Shellfish = Mariscos
Sherry = Jerez
Sherry glass = Copa de vino dulce
Shin ( meat) = Garrón, brazuelo de vaca
Shivery = Tembloroso
Shnitzel = Milanesa
Shortcake = Tarta de frutas
Shortening = Grasa hidrogenada
Short loin ( meat ) = Bife angosto
Short ribs = Tira de asado
Shoulder ( meat ) = Paleta (carne)
Shoyu = Salsa de soja (s/trigo)
to Shred = Picar, rallar grueso
Shrimp (fish) = Camarones
Side dish = Acompañamiento (plato de)
Sieve = Cedazo, colador, tamiz
to Sieve = Tamizar
to Sift = Tamizar, cernir
Sifter = Tamiz
Silk = Seda
to Simmer = Calentar sin hervir
to Simmer = Cocinar”a fuego lento”
Siphon = Sifón
Sirloin = Lomo de ternera
Sirloin steak = Bife de lomo
to Sizzle = Salpicar, chisporrotear
Skate (fish) = Raya (pescado)
Skewer = Brochette, espeto
to Skewer = Espetar
Skillet = Sartén
to Skim = Desespumar
Skimmer = Espumadera
Skim milk = Leche descremada
Skin = Piel
to Skin = Desollar
Skirt ( of cow) = Entraña
to Slash = Tajear, hacer cortes
Slaughterhouse = Matadero
Slaughterman = Matarife
Slice = Rodaja, rebanada
Slice = Trozo, tajada
to Slice = Cortar
Sliced = Picado, cortado en rodajas
Sliced bread,packed = Pan lactal
to Slide in = Deslizar, dejar caer
Slim = Delgado
Slit = Corte, tajo
Sliver = Laminilla
Slotted = Ranurado
Small cucumber = Pepinillo
Smashed = Aplastado
to Smear = Untar
to Smear with butter = Enmantecar
Smoke = Humo
Smoked = Ahumado
Smoked salmon (fish) = Salmón ahumado
Smooth = Suave
to Smother = Ahogar, cubrir
Snack = Refrigerio
Snails = Caracoles de tierra
Snap beans = Chauchas
Snipped = Partido en trocitos
to Soak = Remojar, empapar
Soda water = Soda
Sofrito = Salsa de cebolla y tomate fritos
Soft = Blando
Soft-boiled egg = Huevo pasado por agua
Soft drink = Refresco
to Soften = Ablandar
Soggy = Mojado
Sole (fish) = Lenguado
Sorghum = Sorgo
Sorrel = Acedera
Soup = Sopa
Soup plate = Plato hondo
Soup spoon = Cuchara sopera
Soup tureen = Sopera
Sour = Agria, ácida
Sour cream = Crema
Soy = Soja
Soybean = Soja o soya
Soy sauce = Salsa de soja
Spaghetti = Espagueti
Spatula = Espátula
Spear ribs = Costillas de cerdo
Spice = Especia
Spice rack = Especiero
Spider crab (fish) = Centolla
Spigot = Canilla de agua
to Spill = Derramar
Spinach = Espinaca
Spine = Espinazo
to Splash = Salpicar
to Splater = Salpicar
Spleen (of cow) = Bazo
to Spoil = Arruinar, estropear
Sponge cake = Bizcochuelo
Spoon = Cuchara
Spoonful = Cucharada
to Spout = Chorrear
Sprats (fish) = Sardinas ahumadas
Sprig = Ramito
Springform pan = Tortera desarmable
Spring onion = Cebolla de verdeo
to Sprinkle = Salpicar, espolvorear, rociar
to Sprinkle with flour = Enharinar
Sprouts = Brotes
Spuds = Papas
Squash = Calabaza, zapallito
to Squeeze = Exprimir
Squid (fish) = Calamar
Squirt = Chorro de líquido
Stag (animal) = Venado
Stale bread = Pan duro
Stalk = Tallo
Star anise = Anis estrellado
Starch = Almidón, fécula
Starter = Primer plato, entrada
Steak = Bife, filete
to Steam = Cocinar al vapor
Steamer = Olla a vapor
Steer = Buey
Stem = Tallo
Stew = Guiso, cocido, estofado
to Stew = Estofar, guisar
Stiff = Duro, rígido, espeso
Stiff = A punto de nieve
Still = Alambique
to Stir = Agitar, revolver
Stock = Caldo
Stockpot = Olla, marmita
to Stone = Deshuesar
Storeroom = Despensa
Stove = Hornalla, cocina (artefacto)
to Strain = Colar
Strainer = Colador
String = Bramante
Straw (drinking) = Pajita (para beber)
Strawberry = Frutilla, fresa
to Stream = Echar en forma de chorro
to Stretch = Estirar
String = Bramante
String beans = Chauchas
to String together = Enristrar
Strips = Trozos
Striploin (meat) = Bife angosto
to Stuff = Embutir,rellenar
Stuffed = Rellenos
Sturgeon (fish) = Esturión
Succulent = Suculento
Sucking calf = Ternero, choto
Sucking pig = Cochinillo, lechón
Suckling = Mamón, lactante
Sucrose = Sacarosa
Sugar = Azúcar
Sugar cane = Caña de azúcar
Sultanas = Pasas de Esmirna
Sunchokes(Jerusalem artichokes) = Aguaturma, pataca
Sundried = Secado al sol
Sunflower = Girasol
Supper = Dinner a medio día
Swedes = Nabos rutabagas
Sweet = Dulce (sabor)
Sweet and sour = Agridulce
Sweetbreads = Molleja
Sweet corn = Choclo
to Sweeten = Endulzar
Sweetener = Endulzante, edulcorante
Sweetie = Caramelo (golosina)
Sweet pepper = Morrón
Sweet peas = Arvejas
Sweet potato = Batata, papa dulce
Sweet tooth = Goloso
Swine = Chancho, cochino
Swiss roll = Arrollado
Swordfish (fish) = Pez espada, Emperador (pez)
Syrup = Almíbar, jarábe

T

Table = Mesa
Tablecloth = Mantel
Tablespoon = Cuchara
Tail = Cola, rabo
Tail of rump (meat) = Colita de cuadril
Tamari = Salsa de soja (c/trigo)
Tangerine = Mandarina
Tapioca = Tapioca
Tarragon (spice) = Estragón
Tart = Agrio
Tart = Tarta
Tartar sauce = Salsa tártara
Tartlet = Tarteleta
Taste = Gusto
Tasty = Rico, gustoso
T-bone steak = Bife de costilla (con lomo)
Tea = Té, merienda
Teapot = Tetera
to Tear = Romper
Teaspoon = Cucharita de té
Tender = Tierno
to Tenderize = Tiernizar, macerar
Tenderloin = Bife de lomo
Tendon (of cow) = Tendones
Tepid = Tibio
Terrine = Paté-flan, flan
Testicle of animal = Criadilla
Texture = Textura
to Thaw = Descongelar, derretir
Thermos = Termo
Thick = Espeso
Thick broth = Fumet
to Thicken = Espesar
Thigh = Muslo de ave
Thin = Delgado
Thin bowels (of cow) = Chinchulines
Thirst = Sed
Thoroughly = Completamente
Thyme (spice) = Tomillo
Tinned food = Conserva
Tip = Propina, consejo, punta
Tisane = Tisana
Toast = Tostada
to Toast = Tostar
to Toast = Brindar
Tofu = Tofu, queso de soja
Tomatoes = Tomates
Tomato sauce = Tuco
Tongue = Lengua
Tooth = Diente
Tooth = Goloso
Toothpick = Escarbadientes
Toothsome = Apetecible, sabroso
Topside-inside (meat) = Nalga (carne)
Topside-inside cap (meat) = Tapa de nalga
Torn = Rasgado, roto
Tortoise = Tortuga de tierra
to Toss = Revolver
Tray = Bandeja
Trifle = Algo
Trifle = Bizcochuelo de capas
to Trim = Recortar
Tripe (of cow) = Mondongo
Trivet = Trípode
Trout (fish) = Trucha
Truffles = Trufas
to Tuck = Doblar, plegar
Tuna (fish) = Atún
Tunny (fish) = Atún
Tureen = Sopera
Turkey = Pavo
Turmeric (spice) = Cúrcuma
Turnip = Nabo
Turnip cabbage(Kohlrabi) = Nabo repollo
to Turn over = Dar vuelta
Turtle = Tortuga de agua
Twine = Hilo bramante
to Tyck = Meter

U

Underdone = Poco asado
Unsalted = Sin salar, no salado

V

Vanilla (spice) = Vainilla
Veal = Ternera, carne de
Veal shank = Pata de ternera
Vegetables = Vegetales, verduras, hortalizas
Veggies = Verduras
Venison = Venado, ciervo (carne de)
Verbena = Verbena
Vessel = Recipiente
Viands = Vianda
Vinaigrette sauce = Aderezo ácido, vinagreta
Vinegar = Vinagre

W

Wafer = Barquillo, oblea, cucurucho
Walnuts = Nueces
Warm = Caliente
Water = Agua
Water chestnut = Castaña de agua
Watercress = Berro
Watermelon = Sandía
Webbing = Tejido, red
Wedge = Trozo en forma de cuña
Weed = Yuyo, maleza
Weird = Raro
Well done = Bien asado
to Wet = Mojar
Wheat = Trigo
Wheat bran = Salvado de trigo
Wheat flour = Harina de trigo
Wheat germ = Germen de trigo
Whey = Suero de leche
Whipped = Batido
Whipping cream = Crema Chantilly
Whisk = Batidor
to Whisk = Batir
Whitebait (fish) = Cornalitos
White bread = Pan blanco
White loaf = Pan blanco
White vinegar = Vinagre de alcohol
White wine glass = Copa de vino blanco
Wholegrain = En grano
Wholemeal bread = Pan integral
Wild leek = Ajipuerro
Wild radish = Rabanito
to Wilt = Secar
Wine = Vino
Wineglass = Copa de vino
Wine list = Carta de vinos
Wing = Ala de ave
Winkle = Caracol de mar
Wire whisk = Batidor de alambre
Wok = Sartén china
Wormwood = Ajenjo
to Wring = Exprimir

Y

Yam = Batata
Yearling = Añal (cordero de un año)
Yeast = Levadura
Yoghurt = Yogurt, (cuajada de leche oveja)
Yolks = Yemas
Young goat = Cabrito
Yucky = Asqueroso
Yummy = Riquísimo

Z

Zatar (spice) = Condimento árabe-israelí
Zest = Ralladura de cítricos
Ziplock = Cierre relámpago