The Spanish Food Vocabulary Trivia: Quiz

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Have you ever eaten Spanish food? Do you suppose you can defeat this quiz? There are some different fascinating kinds of Spanish dishes. A couple of examples include Arroz a la Cubana, a dish consisting of rice, fried egg, fried banana, and tomato sauce. Another one is Boquerones en Vinagre, which is anchovies marinated in vinegar and seasoned with garlic sauce. See how much you know about Spanish food by trying this quiz.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What does el agua mean?

    • A.

      Tuna

    • B.

      Water

    • C.

      Ham

    • D.

      Hot/spicy

    Correct Answer
    B. Water
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "water" because "el agua" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "the water" in English. This phrase is commonly used to refer to the liquid substance that is essential for life and is typically clear, odorless, and tasteless.

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  • 2. 

    What from the following means tuna?

    • A.

      Pedir

    • B.

      Probar

    • C.

      El atun

    • D.

      La sopa

    • E.

      Servir

    Correct Answer
    C. El atun
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "el atun" because it directly translates to "tuna" in English. The other options, "pedir" means "to ask for", "probar" means "to taste", "la sopa" means "soup", and "servir" means "to serve", none of which relate to the word "tuna".

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  • 3. 

    What does muy caliente mean?

    • A.

      Very plain

    • B.

      Very ugly

    • C.

      Very hot

    • D.

      Not good

    Correct Answer
    C. Very hot
    Explanation
    "Muy caliente" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "very hot" in English. The word "muy" means "very" and "caliente" means "hot". Therefore, the correct answer is "very hot".

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  • 4. 

    Encantar means to...

    • A.

      Die

    • B.

      Fart

    • C.

      Sleep

    • D.

      Enchant

    Correct Answer
    D. Enchant
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "enchant". The verb "encantar" in Spanish means "to enchant" or "to delight". It is used to express a strong liking or love for something or someone. It does not mean "to die", "to fart", or "to sleep".

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  • 5. 

    What is la ensalada in english?

    • A.

      Knife

    • B.

      Fruit salad

    • C.

      Cake

    • D.

      Cereal

    Correct Answer
    B. Fruit salad
    Explanation
    La ensalada in English translates to "fruit salad." This is a correct answer because "ensalada" means salad, and "fruit" refers to a mixture of different fruits. Therefore, "fruit salad" accurately represents the translation of la ensalada.

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  • 6. 

    No estoy de acuerdo.

    • A.

      I dont write

    • B.

      I dont sleep

    • C.

      I dont like you

    • D.

      I dont agree

    Correct Answer
    D. I dont agree
    Explanation
    The given correct answer "i dont agree" is a response to the statement "no estoy de acuerdo" which means "I don't agree" in Spanish. It indicates that the speaker disagrees with something that has been said or proposed.

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  • 7. 

    El flan

    • A.

      Flan

    • B.

      Carrot

    • C.

      Ham

    • D.

      Juice

    Correct Answer
    A. Flan
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "flan" because it is the only word in the given list that is related to a dessert. The other words, such as carrot, ham, and juice, do not typically refer to desserts.

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  • 8. 

    Frio

    • A.

      Try

    • B.

      Potatoes

    • C.

      Cold

    • D.

      Salty

    Correct Answer
    C. Cold
    Explanation
    The word "cold" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the given list that directly relates to the word "frio" which means "cold" in Spanish. The other words in the list do not have a direct connection or similarity to "frio".

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  • 9. 

    El jamon

    • A.

      Span

    • B.

      Flan

    • C.

      Spam

    • D.

      Ham

    Correct Answer
    D. Ham
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "ham" because it is the only word in the given options that is related to the clue "el jamon," which is Spanish for "ham." The other options do not have any connection to the clue or the Spanish language.

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  • 10. 

    A jugo de

    • A.

      Juice

    • B.

      Diet coke

    • C.

      Pop

    • D.

      Water

    Correct Answer
    A. Juice
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "juice" because "jugo de" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "juice" in English. The other options are not correct translations of "jugo de."

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  • 11. 

    La leche

    • A.

      Water

    • B.

      Fruit

    • C.

      Milk

    • D.

      Veggies

    Correct Answer
    C. Milk
  • 12. 

    Las papas

    • A.

      Fruit salad

    • B.

      Cereal

    • C.

      To prepare

    • D.

      Potatoes

    Correct Answer
    D. Potatoes
    Explanation
    "Las papas" is a Spanish term that refers to the edible tuber native to the Americas, known as the potato. Potatoes are a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade plant, Solanum tuberosum. They are a staple food in many cultures and can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as baked, boiled, fried, or mashed.

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  • 13. 

    Las papas fritas

    • A.

      Potatoes

    • B.

      French fries

    • C.

      Salty

    • D.

      Very tasty

    Correct Answer
    B. French fries
    Explanation
    The given answer, "french fries," is the correct translation for "las papas fritas." French fries are made from potatoes and are often served as a salty and tasty snack or side dish.

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  • 14. 

    Pedir

    • A.

      Ask for

    • B.

      Research

    • C.

      To eat

    • D.

      To sleep

    Correct Answer
    A. Ask for
    Explanation
    The word "pedir" in Spanish translates to "ask for" in English. This means that when someone uses the word "pedir" in a sentence, they are requesting or inquiring about something. Therefore, "ask for" is the correct translation for "pedir".

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  • 15. 

    Picante

    • A.

      Hot/spicy

    • B.

      Cold

    • C.

      Horrible

    • D.

      Good

    Correct Answer
    A. Hot/spicy
    Explanation
    The word "picante" is commonly used to describe food that is hot or spicy. It is often used to refer to dishes that have a strong, pungent, or fiery flavor. Therefore, the correct answer is "hot/spicy".

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  • 16. 

    I _________________ to _______________ so i can _________ my homemade ______

    Correct Answer
    -el queso -preparar -probar -preferir
    Explanation
    I prefer to prepare the queso so I can try my homemade recipe.

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