Vocab
Spanish Cuisine & Dining
Impersonal Se
Culture Check
100

A Spanish term meaning 'fire' 

El fuego

100

This Spanish dish has many varieties depending on the region, and is often eaten during the winter months of Spain. 

El cocido 

100

True or False: Impersonal expressions are used when the subject of a verb isn't specified, or is unknown. 

True

100

In what country can you visit the cities of Barcelona, Valencia, and Alicante? 

Spain 

200

The Spanish term you'd use when describing a food item in the freezer. 

congelado/congelada 

200

The best way to prepare paella is to use this type of pan

Paellera 

200

To make an impersonal statement, what is the standard formula? 

se + third person singular verb (+ direct object) 

200

This northwest region of Spain is mountainous, with rugged cliffs and variable climate. 

Asturias

300

This negative tu command can prevent others from eating their meal. 

No comas. 

300

Between 1:30 to 4pm, people in Spain usually have this meal served. 

La comida (lunch)

300

Identify the missing Spanish term from the following sentence:

Se _______ fumar. 

Prohibe 

300

Within Cantabria, there are archaeological sites with cave paintings dating back to what time period? 

37,000 B.C 

400

The following Spanish verb, picar, describes what action? 

To chop

400

Inspired by the cuisine of Spain, Greece, and southern Italy, this diet is documented to be one of the healthiest. 

The Mediterranean Diet 

400

Identify the missing Spanish term from the following sentence:

__ habla espanol en Costa Rica. 

Se

400

This Spanish painter and leading artist within the King's court is considered the most important within the Spanish Golden Age. 

Diego Velazquez

500

The following term, considered a Spanish-English cognate, has similar spelling to its English counterpart, and describes a common kitchen appliance. 

El refrigerador 

500

Though paella can vary in it's ingredients in terms of meat, this following food item is common to all recipes. 

Rice

500

When writing in the impersonal form, what tense should the verb be conjugated to? 

El/Ella/Usted 

500

Chef Ferran Adria earned international fame after developing this new method of Spanish cooking, combining traditional ingredients with innovative cooking techniques. 

La Nueva Cocina