Lanzarote Relocation

Shopping for ingredients in Lanzarote can be a nightmare if you don’t know the Spanish words for what you are trying to buy.

We’ll try to add to this list as time goes by for you – but in the meantime… here’s just a few translations to help you when buying ingredients for your culinary delights!

English – Spanish translation

Almond – Almendra
Anchovies – Anchoas
Artichokes – Alcachofas
Asparagus – Esparragos
Aubergine – Berenjena
Avocado – Aguacate
Baked – Al Horno
Banana – Platano
Basil -  Albahaca
Bay leaves -  Laurel
Beef – Carne de vaca
Beer – Cerveza
Botella – Bottle
Brains – Sesos
Bread -  Pan
Breakfast – Desayuno
Broth – Caldo
Butter – mantequilla
Butter – Mantequilla
Cabbage – Col
Carrots – Zanahorias
Cauliflower – Coliflor
Cherries – Cerezas
Chops – Chuletas
Cinnamon -  Canela
Clams – Almejas
Cockles – Berberechos
Cod – Bacalao
Coriander -  Cilantro
Courgette – Calabacin
Cucumber – Pepino
Cumin – Comino
Dining Room – Comedor
Dinner – Cena
Duck – Pato
Eel – Anguila
Egg Yolks – Yemas
Fine mixed herbs – Finas hierbas
Flour (plain) – harina
Flour (self-raising) – harina con levadora
Fried In Batter – Aceite
Garlic – Ajo
Goose – Oca
Grape – Uva
Grapefruit – Pomelo
Grilled – A La Romana / a la plancha
Grouper / Sea Bass – Mero
Hake – Merluza
Honey – Miel
In garlic – Al Ajillo
Lamb – Cordero
Leeks – Puerros
Lentils – Lentejas
Lettuce – Lechuga
Lobster – Bogavante
Meatballs – Albondigas
Menu – Carta
Milk – Leche
Mint – Menta
Nutmeg – Moscada
Nuts – Nueces
Olive oil – Aceite de oliva
Olives – Aceitunas
Onion – Cebolla
Oregano – Orégano
Parsley – Perejil
Pear – Pera
Peas – Guisantes
Pepper – Pimenton
Pigeon / Dove – Paloma
Pineapple – Piña
Pork – Cerdo
Pork Loin – Lomo
Potatoes – Patata
Pumpkin – Calabaza
Rabbit – Conejo
Raspberries – Frambuesas
Red Mullet – Salmonete
Rice – Arroz
Rice Pudding – Arroz Con Leche
Roast – Asado
Rosemary – Romero
Sage – Salvia
Scallops – Vieiras
Sea Bream – Besugo, Dorada, Pargo
Seafood Stew (a favourite of mine!) – Zarzuela
Smoked – Ahumado
Snail – Caracoles
Spinach – Espinaca
Squid – Calamar / calamares
Strawberries – Fresas
Tarragon – Estragón
Thyme – Tomillo
Tripe – Callos
Trout – Trucha
Tuna – Atún
Turkey – Pavo
Turnips – Nabos
Veal – Carne De Ternera
Venison – Venado
Water – Agua
Whitebait – Pescaditos
Whiting – Pescadilla
Yeast – levadora

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