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Food Related Spanish Phrases


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A common question is: How do I talk about food in Spanish? Spanish speaking countries are famous for delicious foods. As you learn Spanish you'll enjoy learning about Mexican food and the famous foods of other Spanish speaking countries. The phrases and food types on this page will get you started learning some popular dishes in Spanish.Mexican food dishes are often served with a salsa and seasoned with tomatoes and onions and hot sauce and chili peppers. The popular dishes usually come with rice and beans.

In the list of Spanish foods that follows, you'll get familiar with the Mexican food staples of corn, rice, beans, and meat. You'll learn to say the popular egg dishes, soups, and appetizers. After you finish with this page you'll be familiar with some of the common Spanish food dishes.

On this page more than others it's a good idea to take advantage of the recording and listen carefully to the native spoken audio -- you'll get the correct pronunciation just the way it should be. By listening to the audio sound file and practicing the Spanish food dishes on this page you'll have more confidence talking about Spanish food whether you're at home with friends and family or out at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Common Foods and dishes in Spanish Speaking Countries




sopa de ajo


garlic soup



huevos revueltos


scrambled eggs



huevos rancheros


fried eggs on tortilla with salsa



huevos pasados por agua


poached eggs



huevos fritos


fried eggs
Frito is the Spanish word for fried. But to say french fries I hear the word papas or papitas. This will vary according to the region.



huevos duros


hard boiled eggs


arroz con pollo


chicken and rice



cocido de res


beef stew



pozole


Popular soup made with hulled corn, vegetables, and meat (chicken , beef, or pork)



ceviche


This is a seafood dish often served as an appetizer. It's raw fish marinated in lemon juice and seasoned with tomato, onion, salt, and pepper. It's served cold on a crunchy tostada shell.



albóndigas


meatballs



frijoles refritos


refried beans
Refried beans are delicious and are commonly served with most mexican food. I remember being somewhat surprised to find out they are even served with eggs for breakfast in certain parts.

 

 


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