un sándwich de pescado
/un ˈsandwit͡ʃ de pesˈkado/word by word
A fish sandwich in Spanish is un sándwich de pescado.
This phrase refers to a sandwich filled with pieces of fish. The term sándwich is a loanword from English and is commonly used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Which one should you use?
If the 'sandwich' is specifically a patty served on a bun (like a Filet-O-Fish), it is often called una hamburguesa de pescado. Additionally, in Spain, you might hear un bocadillo de pescado used to refer to a sandwich made with a baguette or crusty bread.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, bocadillo de pescado is used to refer to a fish sandwich. In Mexico, a common way to refer to a fish sandwich is torta de pescado. In Argentina and Uruguay, sánguche de pescado is a suitable way to say "fish sandwich".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 'sándwich' is masculine, so the indefinite article must be 'un' rather than 'una'.
How do you pronounce it?
/un ˈsandwitʃ de pesˈkado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, there is a strict distinction between pescado and pez. Pescado refers to fish that has been caught and prepared for eating, while pez refers to a fish swimming in water.
- The term torta in Mexico refers to a specific type of sandwich on a crusty roll, which is fundamentally different from the sweet cake also called a torta in other Spanish-speaking countries.
- The word pescado comes from the Latin word piscātus, which is the past participle of the verb meaning 'to fish'.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola! Me gustaría un sándwich de pescado, por favor.Hello! I would like a fish sandwich, please.
- ¡Buenas tardes! ¿Podría recomendarme un bocadillo de pescado?Good afternoon! Could you recommend me a fish sandwich?
- ¡Por supuesto! Tenemos un delicioso bocadillo de pescado de la casa.Certainly! We have a delicious house fish sandwich.
- ¿Hay un sándwich de pescado en el menú?Is there a fish sandwich on the menu?
- Él pidió un sándwich de pescado para el almuerzo.He ordered a fish sandwich for lunch.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are ordering food at a cafe.
- ElenaHola, quiero un sándwich de pescado, por favor.Hello, I want a fish sandwich, please.
- AlejandroClaro, Elena. ¿Deseas papas fritas?Sure, Elena. Do you want french fries?
- ElenaNo, solo el sándwich.No, just the sandwich.
- AlejandroMuy bien, Alejandro te traerá la cuenta.Very well, Alejandro will bring you the bill.
