Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
bocata
Pronunciation
IPA/boˈkata/
Meaning
- masculine nounsandwich
Example
Voy a comer un bocata ahora.
I'm going to eat a sandwich now.
More examples
En el bar pedí un bocata de jamón.
At the bar I ordered a ham sandwich.
Core concept
Long barra roll split lengthwise and stuffed with cold cuts and cheese.
Common phrases
comer un bocata
eat a sandwich
un bocata de jamón
a ham sandwich
pedir un bocata
order a sandwich
Similar words
bocadillo: A roll sandwich bought ready and filled with straightforward savory toppings for quick eating.
sándwich: A sandwich formed from two slices of loaf bread, commonly served at home or in cafés.
pepito: A Spanish-style long-roll sandwich featuring pan-grilled beef or pork strips, usually served hot.
Definition in Spanish
Término coloquial en España para un sándwich elaborado con pan de barra (tipo baguette o barra) y relleno variado; uso frecuente en el habla cotidiana.
Word origin
A contracted form of bocadillo derived from bocado 'mouthful' and ultimately from boca 'mouth', highlighting its handheld, bite-oriented nature.
Usage tips
- Usually refers specifically to pan de barra (a long roll) rather than sliced sandwich bread, so ordering a bocata implies a baguette-style sandwich.