Things That Are Spanish 🇪🇸

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In our list we’ve included animals, buildings, food, drink and holidays – as many categories of things we could think of as possible! We hope we’ve covered what you’re after in our list of things that are Spanish.

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• Aceitunas: A Spanish tapas made with olives in oil.
• Tortilla Espanola: An omelette with potato.
• Patatas Bravas: Fried potatoes served as tapas.
• Calcots:  Smoky charred calcot onions.
• Padron Peppers: Small, mildly flavoured green peppers.
• Pintxos de Txampis: Tapas made from button mushrooms, white wine and olive oil.
• Queso de Cabrales: A blue cheese.
• Anchoas: An anchovy tapas.
• Gambas al Ajillo: A Spanish recipe of garlic and shrimp.
• Mejillones: Mussels cooked in a white wine sauce.
• Navajas: Razor clams cooked in olive oil and white wine.
• La Bomba: Stuffed mashed potato balls that are served as tapas.
• Pa Amb Tomaquet: A Catalan recipe for tomato bread.
• Fideua: A Valencian recipe for seafood paella.
• Fabada: A thick tomato and bean stew.
• Churros con Chocolate: Deep-fried flour sticks served with chocolate.
• Basque Burnt Cheesecake: A fluffy cheesecake that is cooked at a high heat until cracked and burnt on the outside.
• Crema Catalana: Similar to creme brulee, but made with corn starch to help thicken it.
• Mel i Mato: A dessert made with a mild cheese topped with nuts and honey.
• Carbayon: A traditional Spanish puff pastry filled with almonds and cream and topped with glaze.
• Pionono: Small pastry cylinders that are soaked in syrup and topped with cream.
• Vermut: A fortified and aromatic wine that is steeped with herbs and sometimes flowers.
• Sherry Wine: A fortified white wine made from Spanish grapes.
• Basque Cider: An apple cider made in Basque, Europe.
• Carajillo: Coffee spiked with liquor. Commonly eaten as an after dinner cocktail.
• Paella: A Valencian rice dish cooked in a large, shallow pan.
• Gazpacho: A cold vegetable soup.
• Salmorejo: A cold tomato soup that is creamier than gazpacho.
• Pan Con Tomate: A tapas consisting of grilled bread, tomato, garlic, olive oil and salt.
• Bocadillos: Also known as bocatas. Sandwiches made with Spanish baguettes.
• Montaditos: A tapas-sized dish of sandwiches that are shorter and wider than baguettes.
• Spanish Black Risotto: A seafood dish made usually with cuttlefish and coloured black with squid ink.
• Picos: Sweet, triangle-shaped bread usually eaten with afternoon coffee.
• Membrillo con Queso: A cold tapas of grilled bread topped with cheese slices and quince paste.
• Arroz con Leche: Rice pudding that is sweetened with cinnamon, raisins and vanilla.
• Turron: A nougat sweet made with honey and toasted almonds.
• Tarta de Santiago: An almond cake that is named after St. James.
• Sangria: An alcoholic punch made with red wine and chopped fruits.
• Tinto de Verano: A cold drink made of wine mixed with soda.
• Cerveza: Spanish beer.
• Neula: Sweet and crispy wafer rolls.
• Mojo: A marinade made from garlic and citrus.
• Rioja Alta: A well-known Spanish wine brand.
• Sofrito: A blend of veggies, herbs and spices that is used to flavour sauces and stews.
• Natillas: A sweet custard dish.
• Quince Paste: Also known as quince cheese. A thick jelly made from quince pulp.
• Sopa de Almendras: Almond soup which is eaten as a Christmas dessert.
• Almendrados: Almond cookies that are flavoured with lemon.
• Chocolate Caliente: Spanish hot chocolate.
• Tomate Frito: A thick sauce made with fried tomato puree, flavoured with onion and garlic.
• Verdejo: A light-bodied, Spanish white wine.
• Coca: Spanish pizza bread.
• Pisto: Spanish vegetable stew that commonly includes eggplant, zucchini, onion, capcisum and tomatoes.
• Ajoblanco: Also known sometimes as white gazpacho. A chilled soup made with bread, garlic, almonds, oil, salt and sometimes vinegar.
• Migas: A dish traditionally made from stale or leftover bread soaked in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, paprika and water.
• Pincho: A small snack-sized dish that is similar to tapas, but always spiked with a toothpick or skewer.
• Hornazo: A meat and egg pie commonly eaten in Avila and Salamanca.
• Mollete: An Andalusian flatbread that is eaten toasted with olive oil.
• Talau: A corn tortilla.
• Escudella:  A traditional meat and vegetable stew.
• Almogrote: A thick, soft paste made with cheese, olive oil, garlic and peppers.
• Romesco: A thick sauce made from charred tomatoes, toasted almonds and bread.
• Sherry Vinegar: A vinegar made with a base of sherry wine.
• Xato: A salad made with fish, mixed nuts, olive oil and spices.
• Catanies: A candy made from chocolate, almonds, caramel, white chocolate, hazelnut and milk.
• Alfajores: Sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche and sprinkled with shredded coconut.
• Churros: A stick of fried dough that is usually eaten with cinnamon sugar and sometimes chocolate or dulce de leche.
• Flan: A creamy custard dessert that is topped in caramel sauce.
• Frangollo: A dessert made from lemon, flour, milk, eggs, sugar, raisins, cinnamon and almonds.
• Marie Biscuit: A round wheat biscuit with an embossed surface.
• Marzipan: An almond-based sweet flavoured with honey and sugar.
• Panellets: The dessert traditionally eaten on All Saints’ Day. Made with chestnuts and sweet potatoes.
• Agua de Valencia: A cocktail made from cava, gin, vodka, sugar and orange juice.
• Clara: A drink made from beer mixed with lemon soda.
• Orujo: A Spanish pomace brandy.
• Sidra: Chorizo cooked in cider.
• Vino: Spanish wine.
• Cuba Libre: A cocktail made with rum, Coke and lime.
• Agua Fresca: Light, non-alcoholic beverages made with fruits, flowers and seeds blended with water and sugar.
• Marmot: Large squirrels that are herbivorous and hibernate underground.
• Wild Boar: Also known as a common wild pig and wild swine. A large mammal with a sensitive nose and high intelligence.
• Pyrenean Chamois: A goat-antelope that lives in the mountains.
• Golden Eagle: A bird of prey with mottled brown plumage.
• Bearded Vulture: Also known as the lammergeier and ossifrage. A bird of prey with brown wings and otherwise tan feathers.
• Griffon Vulture: A large bird of prey with a hunched back.
• Asp Viper: A venomous viper that’s also known as the aspic viper ad European asp. About 4% of untreated bites are deadly.
• Iberian Lynx: A cat species that has declined due to overhunting.
• Mediterranean Monk Seal: Earless seals that live in tropical areas.
• European Rabbit: A small rabbit infamous for digging large networks of burrows.
• Iberian Wolf: A subspecies of grey wolf that lives in Northwestern Spain.
• Balearic Shearwater: A medium-sized seabird.
• Cycas: A plant that looks like a bushy palm tree.
• Hibiscus: A flowering plant with a long stamen and frilled petals.
• Hypericum: A flower that is seen as an invasive weed.
• Kalanchoe: A tropical, flowering succulent.
• Lavender: A plant with purple flowers known for its strong aroma.
• Passiflora: Also known as passion flowers or passion vines. A vine that grows purple flowers.
• Plumbago: A species of flowers that grows in temperate and tropical regions. Also known as leadwort.
• Yucca: Perennial evergreens with long, sword-shaped leaves and white flowers.
• Football: A team ball sport that involves kicking a ball into goal to score points.
• Basketball: A team ball sport that involves throwing a ball through a small hoop to score points.
• Tennis: A ball and racquet sport played between either two or four people.
• Handball: Also known as team handball, Olympic handball or Eurpoean handball. A team sport where a ball is passed around and thrown into the opposing team’s goal.
• Motorsports: A family of sports where vehicles are used for racing or stunts.
• Cycling: Also known as biking or bicycling. Using a two-wheeled vehicle for exercise, travel or leisure.
• Golf: A sport played on a large course. Players use a club to strike a small ball into a hole.
• Water Polo: A team sport played in the water where each team tries to score more goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team’s goal.
• Synchronised Swimming: A sport that mixes elements of swimming, dance and gymnastics.
• Rhythmic Gymnastics: A form of gymnastics that is performed with tools like hoops, clubs, ribbons and balls. A combination of dance, calisthenics and gymnastics.
• Roller Hockey: A type of hockey that is played on dry ground with wheeled skates.
• Skiing: A sport and means of transport that uses skis to glide across snow.
• Beach Volleyball: A sport played between two teams. Both teams hit a ball over a net and attempt to get the ball onto the ground of the opposing team’s side of the court.
• Palacio Real: The Royal Palace of Madrid. The official housing of the Spanish royal family and is now used for state ceremonies.
• La Concha: Also known as La Concha Resort. A historic and luxurious resort in Puerto Rico.
• Aqueduct of Segovia: Also known as the aqueduct bridge. A Roman aqueduct in Segovia and considered a symbol of Segovia.
• Ibiza: A Spanish island found in the Mediterranean Sea. Famous for its nightlife, music and club scene.
• Sagrada Familia: Also known as the Basilica of the Holy Family. A huge, unfinished basilica in Catalonia. Is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• El Escorial: The historical home of the King of Spain.
• Mezquita of Cordoba: Also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. An Andalusian church that was formerly an Islamic mosque.
• Alhambra: A fortress and palace in Andalusia.
• Seville Cathedral and Alcazar: An UNESCO World Heritage Site. The royal palace in Seville, build for King Peter of Castile.
• Antonio Banderas: A Spanish actor, singer, producer and director. Best known for his role in The Mask of Zorro.
• Penelope Cruz: A Spanish actress best known for her roles in Vanilla Sky, Blow and Pirates of the Caribbean.
• Elsa Pataky: An actress who appeared in Snakes on a Place, Di Di Hollywood and The Fast and the Furious franchise.
• Joan Miro: A Spanish painter who was active during the surrealism movement. Known for his experimental and abstract style.
• Salvador Dali: A Spanish surrealist painter who is best known for is “melting clocks” painting (The Persistence of Memory).  
• Miguel de Cervantes: A writer who is commonly seen as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. Best known for his novel Don Quixote.
• Metronome: A device that produces consistent audible clicks as a way to help musicians keep time.

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