When you go or plan to visit a country you prefer to know more about the culture, the traditions and also the food of that specific country, where you are planning to visit. Isn’t it? And you seem to know more about food because ultimately one needs to have food for survival.

And more so, if you are planning to visit Spain, then you also need to know about the specific terms that are used there with respect to food. Because no holidays are complete without the local flavor or cuisine.

So, this blog will give you a fair idea of how specific words are used in the Spanish language when it comes to food. Here, are some of them.

Here, one will be able to know about some of the words used for the origin, preparation, flavor, and last enjoying the food.

Words About Food Origin

Things such as is the food locally sourced, organic, or farm to table? People who love food or are a bit curious about their food, always want to be absolutely sure about what they eat.

Denominación de Origen: Designation of Origin

In Spain, Denominación de Origen is a classification for food and labeling systems. Food and wine producers in certain regions can use Denominación de Origen labels to certify that the products come from specific regions.

Wine, vinegar, olive oil, cured ham, cheese, and other products can have denominación de origen status. Normally, these labels are a certification of top quality.

Ecológico: Organic

When talking of organic foods, the Spanish language has a few separate words at its disposal. In some areas of the Spanish-speaking world, people will say cognate, orgánico. Alternatively, you can see the word ecológico.

An alimento ecológico (organic food) is made without chemicals or pesticides. Also, the word ecológico means that the food is produced in an eco-friendly way.

Transgénico: Genetically Modified

Genetically modified foods are those foods whose DNA has been altered in a certain way. In Spain it is mandatory to label them if those are modified. And this word is very common in the Spanish food market.

Words about Food Preparation

Fundir: To Melt

There are two Spanish words for melt one is fundir while other is derretir.

When something melts naturally, then derretir is used while if something melts purposefully then fundir is used. Like in melted cheese in pizza.

Aliñar: To Dress (a Salad)

This word is used for adding seasoning or flavor to a dish. It is mostly used when one is putting salt, oil and vinegar on salads.

Rebozar: Batter-Dip, Fry, and Bread

This is used for food that is covered in egg, flour, or some other ingredient and is fried until it becomes crunchy.

Words to Describe Flavors

En su punto: Cooked to Perfection

This phrase is generally, said when one talks about meat, bread, cakes or any food that has been made in just the right amount of time. It is a lot more specific when compared to esta bueno.

Exquisito: Exquisite

The meaning is quite simple. This is used ahead of any other words such as rico, bueno or deliciso.

Soso: Tasteless

Any food that lacks seasoning or flavor and specifically, if it lacks salt. Then, it is described as soso.