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Food and drinks. 130 English words, A1 through C2, with translations and example sentences.

A1

applenoun
apple
She eats an apple a day.
banananoun
banana
Eat a banana before the gym.
breadnoun
bread
I eat bread every morning.
breakfastnoun
breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal.
butternoun
butter
Spread butter on the bread.
cakenoun
cake
She baked a chocolate cake.
cheesenoun
cheese
I like cheese on bread.
chickennoun
chicken
I had chicken for dinner.
coffeenoun
coffee
He drinks coffee at work.
dinnernoun
dinner
What are we having for dinner?
eggnoun
egg
I had an egg for breakfast.
foodnoun
food
The food at this diner is great.
fruitnoun
fruit
Fruit is good for you.
hotadj
hot
The coffee is hot.
juicenoun
juice
I drink orange juice every morning.
lunchnoun
lunch
Lunch is at one o'clock.
meatnoun
meat
We don't eat meat.
milknoun
milk
The milk is cold.
oilnoun
oil
Cook the onion in oil.
orangenoun
orange
She peeled an orange.
pastanoun
pasta
Pasta is quick to cook.
pizzanoun
pizza
We ordered a pizza.
potatonoun
potato
I like baked potato.
saladnoun
salad
I made a salad for lunch.
saltnoun
salt
This dish needs more salt.
snacknoun
snack
I need a snack before lunch.
soupnoun
soup
This soup is delicious.
sugarnoun
sugar
Do you take sugar in tea?
tastyadj
tasty
The pie was really tasty.
teanoun
tea
Would you like some tea?
tomatonoun
tomato
Add tomato to the salad.
vegetablenoun
vegetable
Eat more vegetables every day.
waternoun
water
Can I have some water?

A2Premium

bakeverb
bake
We bake bread every Sunday.
bakedadj
baked
I prefer baked fish.
bitteradj
bitter
Dark chocolate tastes slightly bitter.
boiledadj
boiled
Boiled potatoes are healthy.
creamnoun
cream
Add cream to the soup.
dessertnoun
dessert
What would you like for dessert?
dietnoun
diet
A balanced diet is important.
flavornoun
flavor
The flavor is amazing.
freshadj
fresh
Buy fresh bread every day.
friedadj
fried
Fried eggs are quick to make.
friesnoun
fries
I ordered fries with my burger.
frozenadj
frozen
Frozen food is convenient.
garlicnoun
garlic
Garlic gives great flavor.
grilledadj
grilled
The grilled chicken is tasty.
hungernoun
hunger
A snack will kill your hunger.
ingredientnoun
ingredient
What ingredients do you need?
lardnoun
lard
Use lard for frying.
mealnoun
meal
This is a delicious meal.
menunoun
menu
Can I see the menu, please?
mushroomnoun
mushroom
Add mushrooms to the sauce.
noodlesnoun
noodles
She loves noodle soup.
onionnoun
onion
Fry the onion until golden.
organicadj
organic
She buys organic vegetables.
peppernoun
pepper
Add pepper and salt.
portionnoun
portion
The portion was very large.
recipenoun
recipe
Do you have a good recipe?
ricenoun
rice
Rice is cheap and easy.
saltyadj
salty
These chips are too salty.
sandwichnoun
sandwich
I had a sandwich for lunch.
seafoodnoun
seafood
The restaurant specializes in seafood.
souradj
sour
Lemons are very sour.
spicyadj
spicy
I love spicy food.
steaknoun
steak
He ordered a steak.
sweetadj
sweet
This dessert is too sweet.
thickadj
thick
The soup is thick and creamy.
thirstnoun
thirst
Water is best for thirst.
yogurtnoun
yogurt
I eat yogurt for breakfast.

B1Premium

allergynoun
allergy
He has a nut allergy.
appetitenoun
appetite
Exercise increases your appetite.
balanced dietnoun
balanced diet
Aim for a balanced diet.
brothnoun
broth
Chicken broth is good for colds.
calorienoun
calorie
This meal has five hundred calories.
caramelizeverb
caramelize
Caramelize the onions slowly.
carbohydratenoun
carbohydrate
Bread is rich in carbohydrates.
dairynoun
dairy
Dairy products include milk and cheese.
digestionnoun
digestion
Good digestion keeps you healthy.
expiry datenoun
expiry date
Check the expiry date on the label.
fatnoun
fat
Avoid too much saturated fat.
fermentedadj
fermented
Fermented food is good for digestion.
fibernoun
fiber
Vegetables are high in fiber.
gluten-freeadj
gluten-free
She needs a gluten-free diet.
hydrationnoun
hydration
Hydration is very important.
intolerancenoun
intolerance
She has lactose intolerance.
marinadenoun
marinade
Leave the meat in the marinade overnight.
mineralnoun
mineral
Dairy products provide minerals.
nutritionnoun
nutrition
Good nutrition is key to health.
portion controlnoun
portion control
Portion control helps with weight.
preservativenoun
preservative
This food contains no preservatives.
probioticadj
probiotic
Probiotic yogurt helps the gut.
proteinnoun
protein
Meat is high in protein.
roastverb
roast
Roast the vegetables for thirty minutes.
saucenoun
sauce
The pasta needs more sauce.
seasoningnoun
seasoning
Add seasoning to taste.
shelf lifenoun
shelf life
Check the shelf life before buying.
veganadj
vegan
Vegan food is increasingly popular.
vegetarianadj
vegetarian
She follows a vegetarian diet.
vitaminnoun
vitamin
Oranges are full of vitamin C.

B2Premium

artisanadj
artisan
Artisan bread is much better.
cholesterolnoun
cholesterol
High cholesterol is a health risk.
cuisinenoun
cuisine
I love Italian cuisine.
culinaryadj
culinary
She has excellent culinary skills.
delicacynoun
delicacy
Caviar is a great delicacy.
fair-tradeadj
fair-trade
Buy fair-trade coffee when possible.
fermentationnoun
fermentation
Fermentation is used to make cheese.
foragingnoun
foraging
Foraging for wild mushrooms is popular.
gourmetadj
gourmet
This is a gourmet restaurant.
metabolismnoun
metabolism
Exercise speeds up your metabolism.
nourishmentnoun
nourishment
Plants need light and nourishment.
pesticidenoun
pesticide
Wash fruit to remove pesticides.
provenancenoun
provenance
Provenance matters to food lovers.
sustainableadj
sustainable
Sustainable fishing is important.
umaminoun
umami
Soy sauce adds umami to dishes.

C1Premium

absorptionnoun
absorption
Iron absorption improves with vitamin C.
antioxidantnoun
antioxidant
Berries are rich in antioxidants.
braiseverb
braise
Braise the meat on a low heat.
curedadj
cured
Cured salmon is prepared by rubbing the flesh with salt, sugar, and dill.
exquisiteadj
exquisite
The dessert was exquisite.
fortified winenoun
fortified wine
Port is a fortified wine produced in the Douro Valley of Portugal.
gastronomicadj
gastronomic
Paris is a gastronomic capital.
gastronomynoun
gastronomy
He dedicated his career to the study of gastronomy and culinary history.
infuseverb
infuse
Infuse the herbs in hot water.
savorverb
savor
Take time to savor every bite.
searverb
sear
Sear the steak for a minute on each side before roasting.

C2Premium

blind tastingnoun
blind tasting
In a blind tasting, experts chose the cheaper wine over the prestigious label.
delectableadj
delectable
The pastries were absolutely delectable.
insipidadj
insipid
The soup was thin and insipid.
tasting menunoun
tasting menu
The restaurant offers an eight-course tasting menu paired with regional wines.

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