Language/Basque/Vocabulary/Common-Foods
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the names of common foods in Basque. Basque cuisine is known for its fresh, high-quality ingredients, and unique flavors. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to order food in a Basque restaurant and communicate basic dietary needs and preferences.
Vocabulary
Here are some of the most common foods in Basque, with their corresponding translations in English.
Basque | Pronunciation | English |
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fruta | /fɾuta/ | fruit |
sandia | /sanˈdi.a/ | watermelon |
pera | /peɾa/ | pear |
naranja | /naˈɾan.xa/ | orange |
manzana | /manˈθana/ | apple |
platano | /plaˈtano/ | banana |
piña | /ˈpiɲa/ | pineapple |
fresa | /ˈfɾesa/ | strawberry |
tomate | /toˈmate/ | tomato |
lechuga | /leˈtʃuɣa/ | lettuce |
zanahoria | /θanaˈɾjoɾja/ | carrot |
pimiento | /piˈmjen.to/ | pepper |
calabacín | /kalaβaˈθin/ | zucchini |
patata | /paˈtata/ | potato |
arroz | /aˈros/ | rice |
carne | /ˈkaɾne/ | meat |
ternera | /teɾˈneɾa/ | beef |
cerdo | /ˈθeɾðo/ | pork |
pollo | /ˈpoʎo/ | chicken |
pescado | /peˈskaðo/ | fish |
salmón | /salˈmon/ | salmon |
marisco | /maˈɾisko/ | seafood |
langosta | /laŋˈɡosta/ | lobster |
almejas | /alˈme.xas/ | clams |
sidra | /ˈsiðɾa/ | cider |
txakoli | /tʃakoˈli/ | white wine |
Common Phrases
Here are some useful phrases for ordering food in a Basque restaurant:
- Barkatu, zer daukazu zerbitzatzeko? - Excuse me, what do you have to offer?
- Nire ardoa, mesedez. - My wine, please.
- Nire esne gordinian, mesedez. - On the rocks, please.
- Eskerrik asko, oso ona! - Thank you, it was very good!
Practice
Try practicing this vocabulary by describing your favorite dishes in Basque, or ordering food in a Basque restaurant. See you next time!
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