Essential Food and Drink Vocabulary
Food basics form the foundation of any Spanish conversation about eating. You'll need las patatas fritas (chips), el pescado (fish), la carne (meat), and el pollo (chicken) for main dishes. Don't forget el pan (bread), la mantequilla (butter), and las verduras (vegetables) for balanced meals.
Drinks are equally important - master la leche (milk), el zumo de naranja (orange juice), and el zumo de manzana (apple juice) for everyday situations. Las bebidas azucaradas (sugary drinks) and las bebidas alcohólicas (alcoholic drinks) cover more specific drink categories.
Sweet treats and snacks include las galletas (biscuits), el pastel (cake), la fresa (strawberry), and la fruta (fruit). La comida basura (junk food) is useful for discussing unhealthy eating habits.
Quick Tip: Spanish food words often have gender - el for masculine nouns, la for feminine ones. Learning these together saves time later!