Spanish word

chacarero

Pronunciation

IPA/tʃakaˈɾeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchacarero sandwich

Example

Quiero probar un chacarero con tomate y porotos verdes.

I want to try a chacarero sandwich with tomato and green beans.

Illustration for chacarero (chacarero sandwich)

More examples

¿Dónde puedo pedir un chacarero típico cerca de aquí?

Where can I order a typical Chilean sandwich near here?

Core concept

Thin-sliced churrasco beef, tomato and boiled green beans on a soft marraqueta roll.

Common phrases

  • pedir un chacarero

    order a Chilean sandwich

  • comer un chacarero

    eat a Chilean sandwich

  • un chacarero con tomate

    a Chilean sandwich with tomato

Similar words

sándwich: Everyday sandwich made by placing savory fillings between slices of bread or inside a roll.
sánguche: Casual spoken Chilean expression for a sandwich used in ordinary conversation.
lomito: Sandwich featuring thin-sliced pork, often served hot inside a soft roll.
churrasco: Sandwich featuring thin-sliced beef, typically served warm inside a roll.

Definition in Spanish

Sándwich chileno que contiene churrasco (carne muy fina), tomate y porotos verdes, a menudo con ají y servido en pan blando como la marraqueta.

Word origin

Chacarero comes from Spanish chacra (from Quechua chakra 'farm') plus the suffix -ero, literally 'of the farm', named for its prominent farm-style vegetable fillings.

Usage tips

  • When ordering, specify con ají or sin ají and confirm porotos verdes to control spiciness and whether green beans are included.

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