To speak Spanish easily, it helps to know some basic food words. Here’s a simple list of common food items that beginners should learn.

Fruits

1. Manzana - Apple
2. Banana - Banana
3. Naranja - Orange
4. Uva - Grape
5. Fresa - Strawberry

Vegetables

1. Zanahoria - Carrot
2. Lechuga - Lettuce
3. Tomate - Tomato
4. Papa - Potato
5. Cebolla - Onion

Grains and Staples

1. Arroz - Rice
2. Pan - Bread
3. Pasta - Pasta
4. Maíz - Corn
5. Avena - Oats

Proteins

1. Carne - Meat
2. Pescado - Fish
3. Pollo - Chicken
4. Huevos - Eggs
5. Frijoles - Beans

Drinks

1. Agua - Water
2. Leche - Milk
3. Jugo - Juice
4. Cerveza - Beer
5. Vino - Wine

Example Sentences

Here are some sentences to help you practice:

• Me gustan las manzanas. (I like apples.)
• Quiero arroz con pollo. (I want rice with chicken.)
• ¿Tienes agua? (Do you have water?)
• La ensalada tiene lechuga y tomate. (The salad has lettuce and tomato.)

Practice Activity

Try making a shopping list in Spanish using the words above. For example:

• 3 manzanas
• 1 lechuga
• 2 panes
• 1 kilo de carne

By learning these words and using the sentences, you'll get better at talking about food in Spanish!