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vegetariano

be-he-tah-RYAH-noh/be.xe.taˈɾja.no/

“vegetariano” means “vegetarian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

vegetarian

Also: meat-free
A colorful bowl filled with fresh vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and peppers, served with rice.

📝 In Action

Este restaurante tiene un menú vegetariano muy bueno.

A1

This restaurant has a very good vegetarian menu.

Mi tía sigue una dieta vegetariana por salud.

A2

My aunt follows a vegetarian diet for health reasons.

Busco opciones vegetarianas que no tengan queso.

B1

I am looking for vegetarian options that don't have cheese.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sin carne (meatless)

Antonyms

  • cárnico (meat-based)

Common Collocations

  • dieta vegetariana – vegetarian diet
  • opción vegetariana – vegetarian option
  • restaurante vegetariano – vegetarian restaurant

vegetarian

NounmA1
A happy person sitting at a table enjoying a large salad with a variety of fresh vegetables.

📝 In Action

Juan es vegetariano, pero come huevos.

A1

Juan is a vegetarian, but he eats eggs.

Los vegetarianos a veces tienen problemas para encontrar comida en este pueblo.

A2

Vegetarians sometimes have trouble finding food in this town.

Como vegetariano, prefiero no ir a una parrillada.

B1

As a vegetarian, I prefer not to go to a barbecue.

Word Connections

Antonyms

  • carnívoro (meat-eater)

Common Collocations

  • hacerse vegetariano – to become a vegetarian
  • ser vegetariano – to be a vegetarian

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vegetariano" in Spanish:

meat-free→vegetarian→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vegetariano

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence correctly describes a woman who doesn't eat meat?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
vegetal(plant/vegetable) — Noun
vegetarianismo(vegetarianism) — Noun
vegetación(vegetation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the word 'vegetal' (plant), which comes from Latin 'vegetabilis' meaning 'enlivening' or 'able to grow'. The modern use was adapted to describe the diet in the 19th century.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: vegetarianFrench: végétarienItalian: vegetariano

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vegetariano' the same as 'vegan'?

No. In Spanish, 'vegetariano' usually means someone who doesn't eat meat but might eat eggs or dairy. A person who avoids all animal products is called 'vegano'.

Does the word always end in -o?

No, it changes to match the person or thing. It can be vegetariano (man/masculine), vegetariana (woman/feminine), vegetarianos (group/plural masculine), or vegetarianas (group of women).

How can I tell the waiter I am vegetarian?

You can say 'Soy vegetariano' (if you're a man) or 'Soy vegetariana' (if you're a woman).