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Paste a Spanish menu — tapas in Madrid, tacos in Mexico City, parrilla in Buenos Aires — and get clear English translations with ingredient notes and regional context.

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Common Spanish terms in spanish menu translator

The vocabulary you'll see most often. Bookmark this page for quick reference.

SpanishEnglish
a la planchagrilled (on a flat top)
al ajillowith garlic
a la brasachar-grilled
guisadostewed
rebozadobattered / breaded
entranteappetizer / starter
plato principalmain course
postredessert
carta de vinoswine list
menú del díaset menu of the day
picantespicy
sin glutengluten-free
caserohomemade
del marfrom the sea (seafood)
a su gustoto your liking

Example translation

Spanish

Pulpo a la gallega con cachelos y pimentón ahumado.

English

Galician-style octopus with boiled potatoes and smoked paprika.

Tips & notes

  • 1Menu names often reference a region (gallega, andaluza, vasca) — that usually signals the cooking style or sauce.
  • 2Ask for allergens explicitly. 'Sin gluten' or 'sin lactosa' should be confirmed with the waiter for safety.

Frequently asked

Will it explain unfamiliar dishes?+

Yes — paste the dish name and we explain ingredients, preparation, and what to expect on the plate.

Does it handle regional menu items?+

Yes. Mexican, Spanish, Argentinian, Peruvian and Caribbean menu vocabulary all work.

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