Questions tagged [comida]

Preguntas sobre la comida o la bebida. // Questions about food and the way that interact with language in Spanish speaking countries.

Preguntas sobre la comida o la bebida.


Questions about food and the way that interact with language in Spanish speaking countries.

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Is "sauce" a reasonable translation of "mojo"?

Is "sauce" a reasonable translation of "mojo"? For example, "camarones al mojo de ajo" could be translated as "shrimp with sauce of garlic" Is "gravy" a better translation of "mojo" than "sauce"? In what contexts would you use substitute "sauce"…
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Are there separate words for Bananas and Plantains?

I see the word "Plátano" written above both yellow fruits and green fruits. En inglés las palabras son "banana" y "plantain" ¿Hay alguna palabra para la distinción entre las dos frutas? plátano dulce y amarillo plátanos verdes que se comen…
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What is Salsa? Which Salsa is which?

I was just eating some tortilla chips and salsa when I asked myself, "What is the difference between this salsa and something like salsa de espagueti?" So far, I have yet to hear or read an emphasis on the type of salsa being made/used/eaten... …
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