20 Spanish Food Terms in 10 Minutes

At the Market

Jamón (hah-MOHN)

Cured ham - practically a religion in Spain

Queso (KAY-so)

Cheese - Spain produces 100+ varieties

Aceite (ah-SAY-tay)

Olive oil - Spain is the world's #1 producer

At the Restaurant

Tapa (TAH-pah)

Small dish served with drinks

La cuenta (lah KWEN-tah)

The bill - you MUST ask for it!

Vino tinto (BEE-no TEEN-to)

Red wine - house wine is always great

Street Food

Churros (CHOO-ros)

Fried dough sticks dipped in hot chocolate

Bocadillo (bo-kah-DEE-yo)

Sandwich on crusty bread - Spain's go-to lunch

Pincho (PEEN-cho)

Skewered snack on bread with a toothpick

Order a Full Meal!

"Un vino tinto de la casa, por favor."

"De primero, la sopa de ajo."

"De segundo, el pescado del día."

"La cuenta, por favor."

Say this out loud 3 times. You're ready.

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