| Term | Definition |
| ¿Cómo está la sopa? | How is the soup? |
| Está deliciosa. | It's delicious. |
| Está fría y salada. | It's cold and salty. |
| ¡Está caliente! | It's hot! |
| ¿Cómo están los frijoles? | How are the beans? |
| ¡Está muy dulce! | It's very sweet! |
| Los camarones son ricos. | Shrimp are delicious. |
| ¡Qué ricos están los camarones! | The shrimp taste delicious! |
| ser | to be (in general) |
| estar | to be (specifically) |
| el tomate | tomato |
| la salsa | sauce |
| el puré de papas | mashed potatoes |
| los macarrones con queso | macaroni and cheese |
| carne colorada | red meat (Ecuadorian dish) |
| la pasta | pasta/spaghetti |
| el pavo | turkey |
| la chuleta de cerdo | pork chop |
| el postre | dessert |
| Sancocho | Ecuadorian stew (of corn and plantains) |
| el ají | Ecuadorian condiment (of tomatoes, onion, and red chili) |
| amargo | bitter |
| grasoso | greasy/fattening |
| jugoso | juicy |
| saludable | healthy |
| asqueroso | gross/disgusting |
| ¡Guácala! | Yuck! |
| agrio | sour |
| exquisito | exquisite/delicious |
| sabroso | tasty |
| seco | dry |
| asado | roasted |
| dulce | sweet |
| el sabor | flavor |
| picante | spicy |