Eating is one of the few things that is common throughout the world; and much more than just satisfying hunger, mealtime is a time for family and friends to get together, regardless of the type of cuisine in the country. Therefore, Learning the names of foods in English is a way to expand your vocabulary and make initial learning in this language even more enjoyable.

Today the CCAA brought a complete menu, with typical US foods that make up breakfast (breakfast), lunch (lunch), snack (snack) and dinner (dinner). You can combine this learning with the study of colors in english, relating each dish to its tone.

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Breakfast in English: learn how to say the main dishes

There's nothing better than starting the day with a complete breakfast, right? “The breakfast” is the main meal of Americans, who like to eat foods that provide more energy, that is, those with a higher amount of protein and carbohydrates. You may find it strange to eat some fatty foods at the first meal of the day that are not very common here in our country, but this is just another cultural difference that you will encounter on your journey towards fluency.

Check out how to say each one in English below:

• Bread - bread;
• Cheese - cheese;
• Toast - toast;
• Fried egg – fried egg;
• Brazilian cheese bread - cheese bread;
• Sliced bread – sliced bread;
• Ham – ham;
• Butter - butter;
• Jam or Jelly - jelly;
• Milk - milk;
• Juice - juice;
• Chocolate milk – chocolate milk;
• Hot chocolate – hot chocolate;
• Coffee - coffee;
• Yogurt - yogurt;
• Corn flakes – corn flakes cereal;
• Granola – granola;
• Oatmeal - oat;
• Scrambled eggs – scrambled eggs;
• Boiled egg – boiled egg;
• Peanut butter – peanut butter;
• Peanuts - peanut;
• Bacon – bacon;
• Sausage - sausage;
• Waffles – waffles;
• Bread rolls – French bread;
• Fruit bread – bread with candied fruit;
• Doughnuts or Donuts – sugar dough donut with different toppings.

Breakfast also includes healthier options that are familiar to Brazilians. Here's how to say some fruits in English:

• Orange - orange;
• Apple - litter;
• Banana – banana;
• Papaya - papaya;
• Grape – grape;
• Pineapple - pineapple;
• Blackberry - blackberry;
• Avocado - avocado;
• Cherry - cherry;
• Coconut - coconut;
• Lime - lemon;
• Lemon – Sicilian lemon;
• Mango – sleeve;
• Watermelon - watermelon.

Examples:

• Can I offer you some coffee? – Would you like some coffee?

Vocabulary about lunch in English

For Americans, “lunch” is a midday meal with lighter foods, it can be a quick snack, like a “sandwich”, that is, a sandwich. But it can also be a more elaborate meal with meat, potatoes and vegetables. Here are some foods that can make up a lunch plate and how to write them in English:

• Sandwich – sandwich;

• Ham and cheese sandwich – ham and cheese sandwich;

• Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich (BLT) – bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich;

• Corned beef sandwich – meat and corn sandwich;

• Hamburger and French fries – burger and fries;

• Hamburger - hamburger;
• Hot dog bun – hot dog bun;
• Hamburger bun – hamburger bun;

• Fried chicken – fried chicken;

• Salad - salad;
• French fries – French fries;
• Corn - corn.

Check out some examples of sentences with this vocabulary:

• I prefer ham and cheese sandwich instead of burger – I prefer a ham and cheese sandwich over a hamburger.
• Do you want a sandwich? – Do you want a sandwich?

Vegetables and greens – Vegetables

Check out some vegetables in English:

• Arugula - arugula;
• Beet - beet;
• Broccoli - broccoli;
• Brussels sprouts – Brussels sprouts;
• Cabbage - cabbage;
• Carrot - carrot;
• Cauliflower - cauliflower;
• Chickpeas – kale;
• Cucumber – cucumber;
• Eggplant - eggplant;
• Garlic - garlic;
• Green beans - pod;
• Lettuce - lettuce;
• Onion - onion;
• Pepper - pepper;
• Peas - pea;
• Potato - potato;
• Pumpkin – pumpkin;
• Tomato – tomato;
• Watercress – watercress.

See how the vocabulary looks when applied in sentences:

• I like tomatoes. – I like tomatoes.
• I'm going to eat meatball with orange juice tomorrow. – I'm going to eat meatballs with orange juice tomorrow.
• Eggplant is very tasty. – Eggplant is very tasty.

Condiments and seasonings – Spices and seasonings

Seasoning food goes far beyond salt and oil. Check out how to write some seasonings in English below:

• Salt – salt;

• Black pepper – black pepper;

• Coarse salt – coarse salt;
• Sesame seeds – sesame;
• Coriander, cilantro - coriander;
• Fine herbs – fine herbs;
• Ginger - ginger;
• Mustard – mustard;
• Nutmeg – nutmeg;
• Oil - oil;
• Olive oil – olive oil;
• Oregano – oregano;
• Parsley – parsley;
• Chilli powder – chili powder;
• Rosemary - rosemary;
• Turmeric - saffron;
• Thyme - thyme;
• Vanilla – vanilla;
• Vinegar – vinegar.

If you want more salt in your food, you can ask for:

• Could you pass me the salt? – Could you pass me the salt?

Afternoon snack in English

Check out some foods that make up the afternoon snack table, in English, snack:

• Pie – pie;
• Cereal bar – cereal bar;
• Water cracker – saltine crackers;
• Potato chips – French fries;
• Fruit – fruit.

Dinner in English: Discover the vocabulary

Dinner, dinner, is a time to gather the family after a long day of work or study. Americans place a lot of importance on this meal. Here are some foods consumed during this period:

• Soup - soup;
• Chickpeas - chickpea.
• Folder – pasta, noodles;
• Roast chicken – roast chicken;
• Grilled fish – grilled fish;
• Meatball – meatball;
• Lasagna - lasagna;
• Spaghetti – spaghetti;
• Mashed potatoes – mashed potatoes;
• Steak – beef;
• Noodles – noodles;
• Pizza – pizza;

• Green salad – green salad;

• Spaghetti and meatballs – spaghetti and meatballs;

• Chicken pot pie – chicken pie;

• Pork chops and applesauce – pork chops and apple sauce;

• Steak and mashed potatoes – steak and mashed potatoes;

• Stuffed peppers – stuffed peppers;

• Lettuce and tomato salad – lettuce salad with tomato.

Dessert and drinks in English

A dessert after lunch or dinner is always a good idea, isn't it? Check out how to say some desserts and drinks in English:

• Ice cream - ice cream;
• Cake – cake;
• Custard - cream;
• Apple pie – apple pie;
• Water - water;
• Sparkling water – sparkling water;
• Mineral water – mineral water;
• Soft drink or Soda - refrigerator;
• Wine - wine;
• Beer - beer.

Here are some examples:

• Do you want to split a piece of apple pie? – Do you want to share a piece of apple pie?
• Just a glass of water, please. – Just a glass of water, please.

How to order food in English?

Now that you know how to speak drinks and food in English, Check out some phrases and questions using the new vocabulary to add to your language learning:

• When you go to the supermarket, get two loaves of bread, please. – When you go to the supermarket, buy two loaves of bread, please.
• Could I have another beer, please? – Could you bring me another beer, please?
• I will have the special chicken with salad. – I would like the special chicken with salad.
• I would like my steak rare. – I would like my meat rare.
• I would like some coffee, please. – I would like to order a coffee, please.
• I want a slice of pizza, please. – I'd like a slice of pizza, please.
• I would like a piece of cake. – I would like a piece of cake.
• Can we have some strawberry juice, please? – Could you bring us some strawberry juice, please?
• I'd like some spaghetti. – I would like to order some spaghetti.
• Would you recommend the T-bone steak? – Would you recommend the T-bone?

As you can see, the terms “would” and “want” will almost always be present in your sentences when you want to order a dish or drink. And don’t forget to always remain polite by adding the “please” at the end of the sentence.

So, did you enjoy learning the names of some foods in English? Now, if you travel to a country that speaks this language, you won't have any problems getting food if you don't know the names of the main foods and drinks.

Knowing the main greetings is also very important for communicating in another language. For example, do you know how to say “good night” in English? We’ll teach you in this article. post “Greetings in English: get to know the main ones!”.

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