I needed enough Spanish to describe food while traveling in Mexico. I kept these words handy when reading menus and ordering.
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Dulce | Sweet |
| Ácido | Sour |
| Picante | Spicy |
| Salado | Salty |
| Amargo | Bitter |
| Sabroso / Rico | Tasty / Delicious |
| Ligero | Light |
| Pesado | Heavy / Rich |
| Caliente | Hot in temperature |
| Frío | Cold |
| Helado | Frozen; also ice cream |
| Fresco | Fresh |
| Maduro | Ripe |
| Crudo | Raw |
| Cocido | Cooked |
| Asado | Roasted / Grilled |
| Frito | Fried |
| Al horno | Baked |
Context changes some meanings, but this was enough to get me through a menu. I kept the rest of the trip’s discoveries in my first weekly Mexico notes.