Spanish word

sandwich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsandwitʃ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsandwich

Example

Quiero un sandwich, por favor.

I want a sandwich, please.

Illustration for sandwich (sandwich)

More examples

¿Quieres compartir un sandwich?

Do you want to share a sandwich?

Core concept

Handheld meal of ingredients enclosed by slices of bread or a bun.

Common phrases

  • pedir un sandwich para llevar

    order a sandwich to take away

  • compartir un sandwich con alguien

    share a sandwich with someone

Similar words

sándwich: Western-style handheld on thin-sliced bread, usually layered with ham, cheese, or pâté.
bocadillo: Long, firm-crust loaf split and filled with savory ingredients, typical in Spain.
torta: Round Mexican roll split and packed with egg, seasoned meat, and fresh vegetables.

Definition in Spanish

Alimento hecho colocando ingredientes entre pan partido o dentro de un bollo, consumido como desayuno, almuerzo o merienda.

Word origin

Spanish sándwich is a loanword from English sandwich, which ultimately comes from the title of the 18th-century Earl of Sandwich whose name labeled the portable bread-and-meat snack.

Usage tips

  • Both sándwich (with an accent) and sandwich (without) appear in Spanish writing, with the accented form marking stress on the first syllable while both forms are used.

Related words

  • sandwichitosmall sandwichnoun

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