Spanish Conversation · Level 119
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Spanish word
sanguchito
Pronunciation
IPA/saŋguˈtʃito/
Meaning
- masculine nounmini sandwich
Example
¿Quieres un sanguchito?
Do you want a mini sandwich?
More examples
En el kiosco venden sanguchitos a buen precio.
They sell mini sandwiches at the kiosk at a good price.
Core concept
Small, affectionately diminutive sandwich common in Latin American everyday speech.
Common phrases
pedir un sanguchito
order a mini sandwich
comer un sanguchito
eat a mini sandwich
preparar un sanguchito
make a mini sandwich
Similar words
sándwich: Everyday sandwich made with sliced bread and various fillings, neutral and widely eaten.
torta: Thicker, hearty sandwich with abundant fillings, typical of Mexican-style preparations.
bocadillo: Light snack of fillings tucked into a long, narrow roll, commonly eaten in Spain.
sánguche: Regional Chilean sandwich often prepared with local bread and straightforward fillings.
Definition in Spanish
Forma coloquial de sándwich que indica tamaño reducido o tono afectuoso, frecuente en el habla informal latinoamericana.
Word origin
The word develops from Spanish sándwich, adapted to local pronunciation and given the diminutive suffix -ito to indicate a smaller size or a fond tone.
Usage tips
- It is highly informal and regional, used in casual offers or among family and friends rather than in formal menus.
Other meanings
- sandwichnoun
Opposites
- sanguchónlarge sandwichnoun
Related words
- sánguchesandwichnoun
- sangucherasandwich shopnoun