Popular foods: Popular Spanish food

💬 Pronounced 'pa-eh-ya', remember the 'll' sounds like a 'y' in English.

🇪🇸 Originally from Valencia, each region in Spain has its own version of this iconic rice dish.

💬 The word 'tortilla' can refer to different foods in Spanish; in this context, it's a thick omelette.

🇪🇸 A staple in Spanish households, often eaten for tapas or even as a snack.

💬 A word you can master by pretending you are sneezing: 'gah-thpah-cho'

🇪🇸 Perfect for hot summers, this refreshing soup is popular in Andalusia.

💬 Tapas are plural; one single item is called a 'tapa'.

🇪🇸 Meant to encourage conversation, tapas are traditionally shared around the table.

💬 Very similar to doughnuts, but often longer and straight with a ridged surface.

🇪🇸 Popular for breakfast with a cup of hot chocolate, especially in Madrid.

💬 To remember, think of 'aceite' which means oil; olives are often pressed to make oil.

🇪🇸 Sometimes served as tapas, olives are a key ingredient in Spanish cuisine.

💬 Remember 'j' in Spanish sounds like 'h', so it’s 'ha-mon'.

🇪🇸 Considered a delicacy, this cured ham is made from black Iberian pigs found in Spain.

💬 Derived from the Spanish word for cheese, 'queso' is a must-know for cheese lovers.

🇪🇸 Made from sheep's milk, this cheese comes from the La Mancha region.

💬 The name means 'summer red wine' and is pronounced 'teen-toh day ve-ra-no'.

🇪🇸 A refreshing summer drink made with red wine and lemonade or soda water.