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gastronomía

gastronomy

noun gahs-troh-noh-MEE-ah Rare

Origin: from Greek gastronomia, from gaster (stomach) + nomos (law, rule)

Also means

culinary arts

Usage Note

Gastronomía refers to the art and culture of fine food, not just cooking technique. Spanish speakers often use it in tourism and cultural contexts: la gastronomía española encompasses tapas, paella, pintxos, and regional cuisines. The related adjective is gastronómico, as in experiencia gastronómica.

Examples

"La gastronomía vasca es famosa en todo el mundo."

Natural Translation

Basque gastronomy is famous throughout the world.

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