Spanish English Food Glossary

Spanish word	English definition
Acelga	green-leafed chicory
Achicoria	chicory
Adobo	marinaded in vinegar and spice (often cumin)
Aceituna	olive
Agridulce	sweet and sour
Ahumados	smoked foods
Ajo	garlic
Albahaca	basil
Albóndigas	meatballs
Alcachofa	artichoke
Alcaparras	capers
Allioli	A popular sauce in Catalonia made from garlic and olive oil
Almejas	clams
Almejas A La Marinera	clams stewed in wine and parsley
Almejas Naturales	live clams
Almendras	almonds
Alubias	beans
Ancas De Rana	frog's legs
Anchoas	anchovies
Anguila	eel
Angula	baby eel
Arenque	herring
Arroz	rice
Arroz Con Leche	rice pudding (typical Spanish dessert)
Atún	tuna
Azafran	saffron
Asado	roasts
Avellana	hazelnut
A La Brasa	charcoal grilled
A La Romana	battered (Calamares, Merluza, etc)