Spanish word

pan

Pronunciation

IPA/pan/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbread

Example

¿Quieres pan?

Do you want bread?

Illustration for pan (bread)

More examples

Compro pan de molde para el desayuno.

I buy a sandwich loaf for breakfast.

Core concept

Basic baked staple made from flour and water.

Common phrases

  • pan integral

    whole-wheat bread

  • pan de molde

    sandwich loaf

  • barra de pan

    baguette

Similar words

panecillo: Small round individual roll served as a single portion.
rebanada: Thin slice cut from a loaf, used for sandwiches or toast.
barra: Long narrow loaf with a crisp crust, shaped like a stick.
bollo: Round bun, often sweet or enriched, eaten as a snack or treat.

Definition in Spanish

Alimento elaborado al hornear una masa de harina y agua, consumido solo o como acompañamiento en comidas.

Word origin

Derived from Latin panis through medieval Romance into modern Spanish, keeping the original sense of bread.

Usage tips

  • Found in the common idiom 'ser pan comido' meaning something is very easy, a conversational phrase rather than a literal reference to food.

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