El desayuno
You pour milk over it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon.
el cereal
You make this by putting meat, cheese, and vegetables inside two pieces of bread.
el sándwich / el bocadillo
You get this meat from a bird.
el pollo
This frozen dessert is sweet and cold; people often eat it in a cone or bowl.
el helado
This clear drink is necessary for life and usually comes from a faucet or bottle.
el agua
You toast it until it's crunchy and spread butter, jam, or honey.
las tostadas / el pan tostado
This round, flat dish is usually topped with cheese, sauce, and sometimes vegetables or meat.
la pizza
This food comes from water. You might grill it, fry it, or bake it.
el pescado
This dessert is often baked; it can be chocolate, vanilla, or fruit-flavored.
la torta
You drink this orange-colored juice in the morning or with breakfast.
el jugo de naranja
This protein comes from a chicken and is often scrambled, fried, or boiled in the morning.
el huevo
This meat comes from a pig and is often thinly sliced and eaten cold in sandwiches.
el jamón
You usually eat these as a side dish or in a salad. They can be green, orange, or red, and they come from a plant.
las verduras / los vegetales
This dessert is a soft custard, usually served in a small dish.
el flan
This bubbly drink is sweet, often comes in a can or bottle, and has carbonation.
la gaseosa / la cola
People fry this in a pan; it’s salty and often eaten with eggs.
el tocino / el bacón
You often serve this as a side, and it can be mashed or fried.
las papas / las patatas fritas
This is the main protein for many dinners. It can come from a cow, pig, or another animal.
la carne
This food is sweet and often eaten at the end of a special meal. It can be ice cream, cake, or pudding.
el postre
This is white, cold, and comes from cows. It’s often served with cereal.
la leche
You drink this hot beverage in the morning. It can be black or with milk and sugar.
el café
This combination is often eaten together in Latin American lunches: one is a grain and the other is a legume.
el arroz y los frijoles
el panecillo
This sweet treat is made from cocoa and sugar and can be a drink or eaten in solid form.
el chocolate
You can drink this hot or cold; it’s made from roasted beans and wakes you up in the morning.
el café