vegetariano
masculine
A vegetarian in Mexico is vegetariano for a man and vegetariana for a woman. A simple everyday way to explain it is no como carne, meaning "I do not eat meat".
Meaning: not eating meat (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| vegetariano | masculine |
| vegetariana | feminine |
| no como carne | phrase, everyday |
It helps to clarify what you avoid, because some people think chicken or fish are fine. You can say no como carne ni pollo ni pescado.
Which one should you use?
Lard, manteca, and meat broth, caldo de pollo, are common in traditional dishes even when they look meatless, so ask in restaurants.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agrees with the noun: un plato vegetariano, una opción vegetariana.
Did you know?
- In Mexico vegetarian restaurants are most common in big cities, while small towns rely on dishes of beans, cheese and vegetables.
Examples in context
- Soy vegetariana desde niña.I have been vegetarian since I was a child.
- No como carne.I do not eat meat.
- ¿Hay opciones vegetarianas?Are there vegetarian options?
Example conversation
Valeria orders in a taquería in Guadalajara.
- ValeriaSoy vegetariana, ¿hay algo sin carne?I am vegetarian, is there anything without meat?
- MeseroSí, tacos de papa y de queso.Yes, potato and cheese tacos.
- Valeria¿Los frijoles llevan manteca?Do the beans have lard?
- MeseroDéjeme preguntar en la cocina.Let me ask in the kitchen.
