How to Say "vegetarian" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vegetarian” is “vegetariano” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Este restaurante tiene un menú vegetariano muy bueno.
This restaurant has a very good vegetarian menu.
Mi tía sigue una dieta vegetariana por salud.
My aunt follows a vegetarian diet for health reasons.
Busco opciones vegetarianas que no tengan queso.
I am looking for vegetarian options that don't have cheese.
Matching the Noun
This word changes its ending to match what you are describing. Use 'vegetariano' for masculine things (un plato vegetariano) and 'vegetariana' for feminine things (una pizza vegetariana).
Word Order
In Spanish, the word 'vegetariano' usually comes after the food it describes. For example, say 'comida vegetariana' (food vegetarian) instead of 'vegetarian food'.
Vegetal vs. Vegetariano
Mistake: “Aceite vegetariano.”
Correction: Aceite vegetal.
Other Meanings of “vegetariano”
“vegetariano” can also mean:
- a person who does not eat meat(A1)
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