English Vocabulary for Cooking (Listening A2 Level): Learn Salad Preparation Verbs (with Multi-Language Translations)

Vocabulary

1. Wash: Wash the lettuce before you chop it.
French: Laver. Chinese: 洗 (xǐ). Korean: 씻다 (ssitda). Japanese: 洗う (arau). Portuguese (Brazil): Lavar. Spanish: Lavar. Vietnamese: Rửa.

2. Chop: Chop the cucumbers into small pieces.
French: Couper. Chinese: 切 (qiē). Korean: 자르다 (jareuda). Japanese: 刻む (kizamu). Portuguese (Brazil): Cortar. Spanish: Cortar. Vietnamese: Cắt.

3. Slice: Slice the tomatoes thinly.
French: Trancher. Chinese: 切片 (qiē piàn). Korean: 썰다 (seolda). Japanese: スライスする (suraizu suru). Portuguese (Brazil): Fatiar. Spanish: Rebanar. Vietnamese: Thái.

4. Peel: Peel the carrots before you grate them.
French: Éplucher. Chinese: 削皮 (xiāo pí) [Alternative: 剥皮 (bāo pí)]. Korean: 벗기다 (beotgida). Japanese: 皮をむく (kawa o muku). Portuguese (Brazil): Descascar. Spanish: Pelar. Vietnamese: Gọt vỏ.

5. Grate: Grate some cheese to put on top of the salad.
French: Râper. Chinese: 擦 (cā). Korean: 강판에 갈다 (gangpan-e galda). Japanese: おろす (orosu). Portuguese (Brazil): Ralar. Spanish: Rallar. Vietnamese: Bào.

6. Mix: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
French: Mélanger. Chinese: 混合 (hùn hé). Korean: 섞다 (seokda). Japanese: 混ぜる (mazeru). Portuguese (Brazil): Misturar. Spanish: Mezclar. Vietnamese: Trộn.

7. Toss: Toss the salad gently with the dressing.
French: Mélanger (or "remuer" for gentler mixing). Chinese: 翻动 (fān dòng). Korean: 버무리다 (beomurida). Japanese: 和える (aeru). Portuguese (Brazil): Misturar (or "sacudir" for tossing). Spanish: Revolver (or "agitar" for tossing). Vietnamese: Xóc.

8. Drizzle: Drizzle olive oil over the salad before serving.
French: Arroser. Chinese: 淋 (lín). Korean: 뿌리다 (ppurida). Japanese: 垂らす (tarasu). Portuguese (Brazil): Regar. Spanish: Rociar. Vietnamese: Rưới.

9. Serve: Serve the salad cold with lemon on the side.
French: Servir. Chinese: 上菜 (shàng cài). Korean: 제공하다 (jegonghada). Japanese: 出す (dasu). Portuguese (Brazil): Servir. Spanish: Servir. Vietnamese: Dọn.

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TRANSCRIPT

One day, I decided to make a fresh salad. First, I washed the lettuce carefully before I chopped it into small pieces. Then, I sliced the tomatoes very thinly and peeled the carrots before I grated them. I also chopped the cucumbers into small pieces. Next, I mixed all the ingredients in a large bowl. After that, I tossed the salad gently with some dressing. I drizzled olive oil over the top for extra flavor. Finally, I served the salad cold with a slice of lemon on the side. It was delicious!

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