LC - Learning Tasks: Vocabulario (Lesson)
Learning Tasks: Vocabulario
This module's vocabulary uses words associated with food and place settings. Some of this vocabulary may even be familiar! It is highly recommended that you make a vocabulary list of the terms from both sections as well since you will be using them for projects and as a study guide for your quizzes and test.
Vocabulario: La Comida
Below you will find a list of terms used for this section. Use the audio link provided to listen to the words as it will help with your own pronunciation!
¿Adónde vas a almorzar?: Where are you going to have lunch?
Voy a almorzar en la cafetería de la escuela: I am having lunch at the school's cafeteria.
Voy a almorzar en el restaurante: I am having lunch at the restaurant.
Voy a almorzar en casa: I am having lunch at home.
la comida: food/meal
el desayuno: breakfast
el almuerzo: lunch
la cena: supper/dinner
la cocina: kitchen
los antojitos / las tapas: snacks/tapas
el menú: menu
desayunar: to eat/have breakfast
almorzar: to eat/have lunch
cenar: to eat/have dinner
Es necesario poner la mesa: It is necessary to set the table.
el mantel: tablecloth
el tenedor: fork
el plato: plate
el vaso: drinking glass
la cuchara: spoon
la taza: cup
el cuchillo: knife
el bocadillo: sandwich
el postre: dessert
el helado: ice cream
el pastel: pastry
la sopa: soup
el queso: cheese
el pan: bread
la rebanada: slice
la carne: meat
el pollo: chicken
el bistec: steak
el pescado: fish
las patatas fritas: French fries
el arroz: rice
la mantequilla: butter
la sal: salt
la pimienta: pepper
el azúcar: sugar
la mostaza: mustard
la mayonesa: mayonnaise
Review Activity
Please complete the following activity below.
Vocabulario: Las frutas, Las Verduras, y Las Bebidas
Below you will find a list of additional terms used for this section divided into fruits, vegetables, and beverages. Use the audio link provided to listen to the words as it will help with your own pronunciation!
el mercado: market
las frutas: fruits
el pomelo: grapefruit
la naranja: orange
la manzana: apple
la pera: pear
la fresa: strawberry
las verduras: vegetables
la ensalada: salad
las zanahorias: carrots
el tomate: tomato
los guisantes: peas
las judías verdes: green beans
la patata: potato
el apio: celery
las bebidas: drinks
el café: coffee
el té: tea
el refresco: soft drink
la limonada: lemonade
el agua mineral: mineral water
el jugo de naranja: orange juice
el jugo de manzana: apple juice
la leche: milk
Review Activity
Please complete the following activity.
Cultura
Many countries do not utilize their fingers for eating certain foods. Many times items such as French fries, pizza, and watermelon will be eaten with a knife and fork.
The various Spanish-speaking countries have different words they use for certain food items. In Colombia, for example, coffee is referred to as "tinto" and potato as "papa."
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