G

Galletas ~ Biscuits

Gambas ~ Prawns

Garbanzos ~ Chickpeas

Gazpacho ~ Andalucian cold tomato soup

Gran Reserva ~ Aged

Guindillas ~ Hot peppers

Guisado / Guiso ~ Casserole

Guisantes ~ Peas

H

Habas ~ Broad beans

Harina ~ Flour

Hielo ~ Ice

Higado ~ Liver

Higo ~ Fig

Hinojo ~ Fennel

Huachinango ~ Red Snapper

Huescar ~ Huescar village (pronounced “Wez-car”)

Hueso ~ Bone

Huevas ~ Fish roe

Huevos ~ Eggs

Humado ~ Smoked

Hoja ~ Leaf

Horchata ~ Drink made from tiger nuts

Horno ~ Oven

I

Iberico ~ Iberian

J

Jabalí ~ Wild boar

Jamon ~ Ham

Jamonero ~ Ham stand

Jarapa ~ Hand woven rug

Jengibre ~ Ginger

Jerez ~ Sherry

Judias ~ Beans

K

Kilogramo ~ Kilogram

L

Langosta ~ Lobster

Langostinas ~ King Prawns

Laurel ~ Bay

Leche ~ Milk

Lechuga ~ Lettuce

Lengua ~ Tongue

Lenguado ~Sole

Lentejas ~ Lentils

Licor ~ Liquor

Limón ~ Lemon

Litro ~ Litre

Lomo ~ Loin of pork

Lubina ~ Sea Bass

M

Madera de Olivo ~ Olive wood

Magdalenas ~ Muffins

Machas ~ Rose Clams

Maza ~ Top third of ham

Mandarina ~ Tangerine

Manteca ~ Lard

Manteca de Res ~ Suet

Mantequilla ~ Butter

Manzana ~ Apple

Manzanilla ~ Fortified Wine

Mariscos ~ Seafood

Mejillones ~ Mussels

Melocoton ~ Peach

Melon ~ Melon Membrillo ~ Quince jelly

Menta ~ Mint

Menudencias ~ Giblets

Mesa ~ Table

Merluza ~ Hake

Mero ~ Grouper

Mezcla ~ Mix of Torrefacto & Natural Coffee Beans

Miel ~ Honey

Migas ~ Fried bread crumbs in olive oil

Milanesa ~ Cutlet

Mojama ~ Cured loin of tuna fish

Morcilla ~ Black Pudding

Morcon ~ Round cured sausage

Mujol ~ Mullet

Muslos ~ Chicken legs

N

Nabo ~ Turnip

Naranja ~ Orange

Nata ~ Cream

Natilla ~ Custard

Navajas ~ Razor Clams

Navajuelas ~ Type of clam

Nueces ~ Nuts

Nuez Moscada ~ Nutmeg

O

Olla ~ Cooking Pot

Oloroso ~ Dark, sweet sherry

Orce ~ Orce village (pronounced “Or-thay’)

Oregano ~ Oregeno

Ostras ~ Oysters

Oveja ~ Sheep

P

Paella ~ Paella

Paleta ~ Front Leg Ham

Pallos ~ Kebab Sticks

Palillos ~ Tooth-picks

Pan ~ Bread

Panecillos ~ Toasted Bread

Panceta ~ Belly Pork

Parrila ~ Grill

Pasas ~ Raisins

Patata ~ Potato

Pato ~ Duck

Pavo ~ Turkey

Pechugas de Pollo ~ Chicken Breasts

Pedro Ximenez ~ Type of Sherry (similar to Oloroso)

Pepinillos ~ Gherkins

Pepino ~ Cucumber

Pera ~ Pear

Perejil ~ Parsley

Pescaderia ~ Fish Mongers

Pescadilla ~ Whiting

Pescaditos ~ Whitebait

Pescado ~ Fish

Picante ~ Hot (ie paprika)

Pierna de Cordero ~ Leg of lamb

Pimienta ~ Pepper

Pimenton ~ Paprika

Pimientos ~ Peppers

Pina ~ Pineapple

Pinones ~ Pine nuts

Pinchitos ~ Kebabs (pinchitos mix)

Platano ~ Banana

Platija ~ Plaice

Plato ~ Plate

Pollo ~ Chicken

Pomelo ~ Grapefruit

Punta ~ Bottom cut of ham

Puerros ~ Leeks

Pulpo ~ Octopus

Q

Queso ~ Cheese

Quisquillas ~ Small Shrimps

R

Rape ~ Monkfish

Raya ~ Skate

Relleno ~ Sausage made with chicken

Remolacha ~ Beetroot

Repollo ~ Cabbage

Reserva ~ Aged

Revueltos ~ Scrambled Egg

Rinones ~ Kidneys

Rodaballo ~ Turbot

Romero ~ Rosemary

Rompe Nuez – Nut Cracker

Rosado ~ Rose wine

S

Sal ~ Salt

Salchicha ~ Sausage (Uncooked)

Salchichon ~ Sausage (Cured)

Salmon ~ Salmon

Salmonete ~ Red Mullet

Salsa ~ Sauce

Salteado ~ Sauteed

Salvia ~ Sage

Sangria ~ Red wine with fruit, lemonade and Cointreau

Secadero ~ Curing House

Semillas ~ Seeds

Sepia ~ Cuttlefish

Setas ~ Wild Mushrooms

Sidra ~ Cider

Sobrasada ~ Majorcan cured sausage

Solomillo ~ Tenderloin / Fillet

Sopa ~ Soup

T

Tabla ~ Chopping Board

Tapas ~ Small bites of food given free with alcoholic drinks

Tienda de Comestibles ~ Grocers

Tocino ~ Ham end, bacon

Tomate ~ Tomato

Tomillo ~ Thyme

Torrefacto ~ Roasted Coffee Beans Misted With Sugar

Tortilla Española ~ Spanish Omelette

Tostada ~ Toasted bread with tomato & olive oil

Tronco ~ Slice

Trozo ~ Piece

Trucha ~ Trout

Turron ~ Candy/Noughat

U

Uvas~ Grapes

V

Verduras ~ Green Vegetables

Vieiras ~ Scallops

Vinagre ~ Vinegar

Vino ~ Wine

Y

Yemas ~ Egg Yolks

Z

Zanahorias ~ Carrots

Zarzamora ~ Blackberry

Zarzuela ~ Shellfish Stew

Zoco ~ Traditional ‘Sloe’ Liqueur

Zumo ~ Juice

Useful Terms

Denominacion de Origen ~ Recognised quality stamp of approval

Calidad ~ Quality

Café Carajillo ~ Coffee with Liqueur, a pleasure when served correctly

Cafe con leche ~ Coffee made with Milk

Cafe solo ~ Small Black coffee

Cafe Americano ~ Black Coffee with Extra Water

Cafe Cortado ~ Black Coffee with only a Dash of Milk

Cafe Sombra ~ Largely Hot Milk with a Dash of Coffee

Crema Catalana ~ Famous Dessert like a Creme Brulee, also liqueur from Catalonia

Chorizo del Fuego ~ Orce “Fire” Chorizo

Bien hecha ~ Well done

Punto ~ Rare

Medio punto ~ Medium rare

Merienda ~ Mid Morning Snack

A La Brasa ~ Cooked on the Barbecue

Que Buena tapas ~ What great Tapas

Mi gusta mucho ~ I like it a lot