Are you vegan or vegetarian and dream of conquering the world (or at least the menu) in Spanish? Don't worry! This guide is your passport to Spanish-speaking vegan paradise. You will learn key vocabulary and essential phrases to function like a pro in restaurants, supermarkets, and everyday conversations.
Learning Spanish may seem like a daunting task, but when it comes to something you are passionate about, like vegan eating, everything becomes easier and more fun. In this complete guide, we will accompany you on a linguistic culinary journey where you will discover:
Key vocabulary and essential phrases for ordering vegan food in restaurants, from appetizers and main courses to desserts and drinks.
Tricks to become an expert in reading labels in Spanish, identifying ingredients of animal origin and vegan alternatives.
Colloquial expressions to speak like a native about your vegan lifestyle, defend your beliefs and connect with other Spanish-speaking vegans.
Are you ready to become a vegan Spanish master? Grab your linguistic chef apron and get ready to take on the world... one bite at a time!
Essential Vegan Vocabulary: Master the Menu Like a Pro!
Learning some key words and phrases in Spanish will allow you to navigate with confidence in vegan or vegetarian restaurants.
Here we present a list of 11 essential terms:
Do you prefer homemade food? Great!, we leave you this drop-down list of vegan purchases for when you go to the supermarket.
(How to use this list? Display each word to see its Spanish translation)
Shopping Dictionary
(Diccionario de compras)
Soy
Soja
Ginger
Almond Milk
Integral Rice
Whole wheat pasta or wheat pasta
Chickpeas
Walnuts
Chia Seeds
Peanut Butter
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Soy Sauce
Vegan Mayonnaise
Gluten free pasta
Whole Wheat flour
Tricks to read labels in Spanish like a vegan detective
Becoming an expert at reading labels in Spanish will allow you to identify ingredients of animal origin and their vegan alternatives. Here we share some tricks:
Search for keywords: Pay attention to terms like "milk" (leche), "eggs" (huevos), "honey" (miel), "gelatin" (gelatina), "casein" (caseína) y "whey" (suero de leche).
Recognize vegan certifications: Look for vegan product certification seals on packaging.
Colloquial expressions to speak like a native vegan
Mastering colloquial expressions will allow you to connect with other Spanish-speaking vegans and defend your convictions in a natural and fluid way.
Here are some useful phrases:
Remember that practice makes perfect, so don't be afraid to make mistakes and have fun in the process!