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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to food items in Latin. You will learn the names for fruits, vegetables, meats, and beverages. You will also learn how to use these words in sentences to describe what you like or don't like to eat. Additionally, you will learn about the cultural significance of these foods in ancient Rome. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently order food in Latin and talk about your favorite dishes.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Seasons & Health.

Fruits

Fruits were a staple of the Roman diet and were often eaten fresh or dried. Here are some of the most common fruits in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
malum	mAH-lum	apple
pera	PEH-rah	pear
uva	OO-wah	grape
prunum	PROO-num	plum
ficus	FEE-kus	fig
pirum	PEE-rum	quince

• Malum est fructus. (An apple is a fruit.)
• Uvae sunt dulces. (Grapes are sweet.)
• Non magnum prunum volo. (I don't want a big plum.)

Vegetables

Vegetables were also an important part of the Roman diet, and were often used in soups and stews. Here are some of the most common vegetables in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
broccoli	braw-KOH-lee	broccoli
carota	kuh-RO-tah	carrot
cuminum	koo-MEE-num	cumin
petroselinum	peh-troh-SEH-lih-num	parsley
porrus	POR-rus	leek
allium	AL-lee-um	garlic
beta	BEH-tah	beet

• Carota magna est. (The carrot is big.)
• Porri in lago coquebantur. (The leeks were cooked in broth.)
• Non satis petroselinum in pulmento habeo. (I don't have enough parsley in the soup.)

Meats

Meat was a luxury item in ancient Rome and was often reserved for special occasions. Here are some of the most common meats in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
bos	bohs	beef
porcus	POR-koos	pork
pullus	POOL-loos	chicken
piscis	PIS-kis	fish
ovum	OH-wum	egg

• Pullum cibum suavissimum est. (Chicken is a very tasty food.)
• Non amo pisces, sed ova volo. (I don't like fish, but I want eggs.)
• Caro porcina pinguis est. (Pork meat is fatty.)

Beverages

In addition to water, Romans often drank wine with their meals. Here are some common beverages in Latin:

Latin	Pronunciation	English
aqua	AH-kwa	water
vinum	WEE-num	wine
cervesia	ser-WAY-see-uh	beer
mulsum	MOOL-soom	honeyed wine

• Vino delectamur. (We are delighted with the wine.)
• Cervesiam non amo. (I don't like beer.)
• Mulsum optimum est. (Honeyed wine is the best.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned the basic vocabulary related to food items in Latin, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and beverages. You can now order food and drink in Latin and describe your favorite dishes. By learning about the foods that were important to the Romans, you have gained insight into their daily lives and customs. In the next lesson, you will learn about dining and meals in Latin, including meal times, table settings, and etiquette.

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Describing Relationships & Family.

Table of Contents - Latin Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Declensions
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Conjugations

• Present Tense
• Imperfect Tense

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Declensions
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Food and Dining

• Food Items
• Dining and Meals

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Roman History and Mythology

• Roman Gods and Goddesses
• Famous Roman Figures

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Coordinating Conjunctions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Roman Literature and Art

• Roman Poetry and Poets
• Roman Architecture and Art

Other Lessons

• Clothes
• Months Days Planets
• Directions and Locations
• Asking Directions
• Basic Greetings
• Null
• Geography
• Camping
• Telling Time
• Seasons

Sources

• Latin Food Words Flashcards | Quizlet
• Latin word list

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