Cook in Spanish: Bi-lingual Gastronomic Vocabulary

Spanish & English Names for Your Kitchen or Restaurant

One of the joys of living in Mexico is cooking! Here, you have access to fresh fruits, vegetables,
fish, and ingredients from all over the world. But to find everything, to work with a cook or
helper, or to order online, you will need to know the Spanish names for foods, beverages, and
cooking equipment.
As a public service, we are providing this bi-lingual vocabulary of fruits, vegetables, meats,
poultry, fish, and other grocery items to help you. Also, it’s a great Spanish lesson about food!
Vegetables

English Spanish English Spanish

Alfalfa Alfalfa Leek Poro
Artichoke Alcachofa Lentil Lenteja
Asparagus Espárragos Lettuce Lechuga
Avocado Aguacate Lima Bean Haba
Beans Frijoles Mushroom Champiñón
Beet Betabel Olive Aceituna
Broccoli Brócoli Parsley Perejil
Brussels Sprouts Col de Bruselas Pearl Onion Cebolla Cambray
Cabbage Col Peas Chicharos
Carrot Zanahoria Potatoes Papas
Cauliflower Coliflor Pumpkin Calabaza
Celery Apio Radish Rábano
Chickpea Garbanzo Red Onion Cebolla Morada
Corn Maíz Red Pepper Pimiento Rojo
Corn on the Cob Mazorca de Maíz Romaine Lettuce Lechuga Romana
Courgettis Calabacines Spinach Espinaca
Cucumber Pepino Squash Chayote
Ear of Corn Elote Tomato (Green) Jitomate Verde
Eggplant Berenjena Tomato (Plum) Jitomate Guajillo
Escarole Lettuce Lechuga Escarola Tomato (Small) Jitomate Bola
Garlic Ajo Turnip Nabo
Green Beans Ejote Watercress Berro
Green Onion Cebolla De Rabo White Onion Cebolla Blanca
Green Pepper Pimiento Verde Yam Camote
Kelp Acelga Zucchini Squash Calabacitas
 Fruits

English Spanish English Spanish

Apple Manzana Lemon Limón
Apricot Chabacano Melon Melón
Avocado Aguacate Orange Naranja
Banana Plátano Peach Durazno
Blackberry Zarzamora Pear Pera
Cantaloupe Melón Chino Pineapple Piña
Cherry Cereza Plum Ciruela
Cranberry Arándanos / Guindilla Pomegranate Granada
Date Dátil Prune Ciruela Pasa
Fig Higo Quince Membrillo
Grape Uva Raisin Pasa
Grapefruit Toronja Raspberry Frambuesa
Guava Guayaba Strawberry Fresa
Honeydew Melon Melón Verde Tangerine Mandarina
Kiwi Kiwi Watermelon Sandía

Meat & Pork

English Spanish English Spanish

Beef Res Bacon Tocino
Chuck Diezmillo Chops Chuleta
Ground Meat Carne Molida Deepfried Pork Carnitas
Liver Hígado Deepfried Pork Skin Chicharrón
Roastbeef Rosbif Ham Jamón
Round steak Pulpa Loin Lomo
Sirloin Aguayon Mexican Sausage Chorizo / Longaniza
T-Bone Steak T-Bone Pig's Feet Manitas de Cerdo
Tenderloin Filete Sausage Salchicha
Tongue Lengua de Res Smoked Pork Chops Chuleta Ahumada
Tripe Tripa Spareribs Costilla
 Poultry

Chicken Pollo
Duck Pato
Goose Ganso
Hen Gallina
Partridge Pérdiz
Pheasant Faisán
Pigeon Pichón
Quail Codorniz
Turkey Pavo / Guajolote
Breast Pechuga
Thigh Muslo
Wing Ala

Fish

English Spanish English Spanish

Anchovy Anchoa Rainbow trout Trucha Arcoiris
Baby Shark Cazón Red Snapper Huachinango
Bass / Fresh Water Mojarra Roe Hueva
Bass / Sea or snooker Robalo Sailfish Pez Vela
Black Bass Lobina Salmon Salmón
Black Sea Bass Cabrilla Sardine Sardina
Blue Marlin Marlin Azul Sawfish Sierra
Carp Carpa Shark Cazón Tiburón
Catfish Bagre / Cuatete Sole Lenguado
Caviar Caviar Squid Calamar
Codfish Bacalao Striped Marlin Marlín Rayado
Eel Anguila Swordfish Pez Espada
Grouper Mero Tarpon Sabio
Herring Arenque Trout Trucha
Mackerel Macarela Tuna Atún
Mahi-Mahi Dorado Whaitebait Chanquetes
Perch Perca Whitefish Pez Blanco
Pompano Pámpano Yellowtail Jurel (Cola Amarilla)
 Shellfish

English Spanish
Clam Almeja
Crab Cangrejo
Crayfish Langostino
Lobster Langosta
Mussels Mejillones
Octopus Pulpo
Prawns Gambas
Scallop Callo de Hacha
Scallop Clam Callo de Almeja
Scampi Cigalas
Shrimp Camarón

Dairy & Other Products

English Spanish English Spanish
Baking Soda Bicarbonato de Sodio Jam Jalea
Barley Cebada Jelly Gelatina
Bran Salvado Meringue Merengue
Brown Sugar Azúcar Morena Marmalade Mermelada
Butter Mantequilla Milk Leche
Cheese Queso Mustard Mostaza
Chocolate Chocolate Oats Avena
Coffee Café Oil Aceite
Corn Maíz Olive Oil Aceite de Olivo
Corn Starch Maizena Pasta Pasta Italiana
Cream Crema Pastry Pasta
Dough Masa Powdered sugar Azúcar Glass
Eggs Huevos Rice Arroz
Evaporated Milk Leche Evaporada Sour Cream Crema Agria
Flour Harina Sugar Azúcar
Honey Miel Wheat Trigo
 Herbs & Spices
English Spanish English Spanish
Basil Albahaca Mint Menta
Bay Leaves Laurel Mustard Mostaza
Black Pepper Pimienta Negra Nutmeg Nuez Moscada
Chili Chile Parsley Perejil
Chives Cebollín Pepper Pimienta
Cinnamon Canela Rosemary Romero
Cloves Clavo de Olor Salt Sal
Coriander Cilantro Sesame Ajonjolí
Cream of Tartar Crema Tártara Thyme Tomillo
Cumin Comino Vanilla Vainilla
Garlic Ajo Vinegar Vinagre
Cleaning Items/ Pet Food
English Spanish
Toilet paper Papel higiénico
Paper towels Toallas de papel
Napkins Servilletas
Dishwashing detergent Detergente de lavavajillas
Disinfectant Desinfectante
Multi-use cleaner Limpiador multiusos
Bleach Blanqueador
Aluminum Foil Papel de aluminio
Cat food - dry Comida para gatos - seca
Cat food - cans Comida para gatos - latas
Dog food - dry Comida para perros - seca
Dog food - cans Comida para perros - latas
Personal Care Products
English Spanish
Liquid hand soap Jabón de manos liquido
Bath soap Jabon de baño
Deodorant Desodorante
Body lotion Loción corporal
Shampoo Shampoo
Hair conditioner Acondicionador de cabello
Toothpaste Pasta dental

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