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A
A La Parilla/Plancha
Grilled

A La Romana
Fried In Batter

Aceite
Oil

Aceitunas
Olives

Agua
Water

Aguacate
Avocado

Ahumado
Smoked

Ajo
Garlic

Al Ajillo
In Garlic

Al Horno
Baked

Albondigas
Meatballs

Alcachofas
Artichokes

Alioli
With Mayonnaise

Almejas
Clams

Almendra
Almond

Almuerzo
Lunch

Anchoas
Anchovies

Anguila
Eel

Arroz
Rice

Arroz Con Leche
Rice Pudding

Asado
Roast

Atun
Tuna

Atún/Bonito
Tuna

Azucar
Sugar

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B
Bacalao
cod

Berberechos
Cockles

Berenjena
Aubergine Or Eggplant

Besugo, Dorada, Pargo
Sea Bream

Bocadillo
A Sandwich, Usually On A Crusty White Breadroll

Bogavante
Lobster

Bollo
Bread Roll

Bonito
Tuna

Boquerones
Fresh Anchovies

Botella
Bottle

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C
Caballa
Mackerel

Cabrito
Kid Goat

Cafe Americano
As Espresso But With Much More Water So Bigger And Weaker

Cafe Con Hielo
Coffee With Ice.

Cafe Con Leche
Coffee With Plenty Of Milk, Hot Or Cold

Cafe Cortado
Espresso With A Drop Of Milk

Cafe Solo
Black Espresso

Calabacin
Courgette

Calabaza
Pumpkin

Calamar
Squid

Calamares
Squid

Caldo
Broth

Callos
Tripe (Usually Dressed With Sauces And Spices)

Camarón
Prawn

Canalones
Canneloni Pasta

Cangrejo
Crab

Caracoles
Snail

Carne
Meat

Carne De Buey
Beef

Carne De Ternera
Veal

Carne De Vaca
Beef

Carne En Salsa
Meat In Tomato Sauce

Carta
Menu

Cebolla
Onion

Cena
Dinner - Evening Meal

Cerdo
Pork

Cerezas
Cherries

Cerveza
Beer

Cigala
Dublin Bay Prawn Or Crayfish

Cigalas
King Prawns

Ciruelas
Plums

Cocido
Wholesome Madrileño Stew

Cochinillo
Suckling Pig

Col
Cabbage

Coliflor
Cauliflower

Comedor
Dining Room

Concha
Clam

Conejo
Rabbit

Congrio
Conger Eel

Cordero
Lamb

Criadillas
Testicles, Beef Or Lamb, Usually Breaded Or Floured And Fried In Oil

Croqueta
A Deep Fried Ball Of Bechamel (White Sauce)

Cuchara
Spoon

Cuchillo
Knife

Champiñones
Mushrooms Fried In Garlic

Champiñones/Setas
Mushrooms

Chirimoyas
Custard Apples

Chorizo
Strongly Flavoured, Spicy Spanish Pork Sausage

Chuletas
Chops

Churros
Deep Fried Tubes Of Dough Covered In Sugar. Eaten For Breakfast, with hot chocolate

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D
Desayuno
Breakfast

E
Embutido
Sausage

Empanadilla
Fish/Meat Pie

En Salsa
In Sauce

Ensalada
Salad

Ensalada Mixta
Mixed Salad (With Tuna)

Ensaladilla
Russian Salad

Esparragos
Asparagus

Espinacas
Spinach

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F
Fabada
Asturian casserole of beans, chorizo, morcilla and pancetta

Flan
Creme Caramel

Fresas
Strawberries

Frito
Fried

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G
Gazpacho
Cold Tomato And Cucumber Soup from Andalucia

Granada
Pomegranate

Guisado
Casserole

Guisantes
Peas

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L
La Cuenta
the bill

Langosta
Rock Lobster

Langosta
Lobster

Langostinas
King Prawns

Leche
Milk

Lechuga
Lettuce

Lengua
Tongue - Beef, Veal, Pork, Lamb Are Used

Lenguado
Sole

Lentejas
Lentils

Limón
Lemon

Lomo
Pork Loin

Lubina
Sea Bass

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M
Mantequilla
Butter

Manzana
Apple

Mejillónes
Mussels

Melocotón
Peach

Melón
Melon

Menestra De Verduras
Mixed Vegetables

Menu Del Dia
Fixed-Price Set Meal

Merluza
Hake

Mero
Grouper/Sea Bass

Mesa
Table

Miel
Honey

Morcilla
Blood sausage / black pudding

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N
Nabos
Turnips

Naranja
Orange

Nata
Cream

Natilla
Custard

Navajas
Razor Clams

Nuez (Nueces)
Nut (Nuts)

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O
Oca
Goose

Ostras
Oysters

P
Paella
Rice With Chicken And Seafood

Paloma
Pigeon Or Dove

Pan
Bread

Panceta
Fatty Pork Or Streaky Bacon

Patata
Potato

Patatas (Fritas)
Potatoes (Fries)

Patatas Alioli
Potatoes In Garlic Mayonnaise

Patatas Bravas
Deep Fried Potatoes In Spicy Sauce

Pato
Duck

Pavo
Turkey

Pepino
Cucumber

Pera
Pear

Pescadilla
Whiting

Pescaditos
Whitebait

Pescado
Fish

Pimienta
Pepper (As In Peppercorns)

Pimientas Rellenas
Stuffed Peppers

Pimientos
Peppers

Pincho Moruno
Kebab

Piña
Pineapple

Pisto Manchego
Ratatouille (Braised Sweet Pepper And Aubergine Stew)

Plátano
Banana

Platos Combinados
Mixed Plate (eg, chips, eggs, sausage and black pudding)

Pollo
Chicken

Pomelo
Grapefruit

Porras
Like Churros, But Thicker, And More Doughy

Puerros
Leeks

Pulpo
Octopus

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S
Sal
Salt

Salchicha
Sausage

Salmonete
Red Mullet

Salsa
Sauce

Sandwich
Normal Sliced Bread Sandwich (Toasted)

Sepia
Cuttlefish

Sesos
Brains

Sopa
Soup

Sopa De Cocido
Meat Soup (very watery)

Sopa De Mariscos
Seafood Soup

Sopa De Pescado
Fish Soup

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T
Taberna
Tavern

Tenedor
Fork

Ternera
Veal

Tomate
Tomato

Tortilla Española
Spanish Thick Fried Potato Omelette

Tortilla Francesa
Plain Omelette

Tostado
Toasted

Trucha
Trout

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U
Uvas
Grapes

V
Vaso
Glass

Venado
Venison

Verduras
Green Vegetables

Vieiras
Scallops

Vinagre
Vinegar

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Y
Yemas
Egg Yolks

Z
Zanahorias
Carrots

Zarzuela
Seafood Stew

Zarzuela De Mariscos
Seafood Casserole

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