bagel
/baˈɡel/masculine
The English word 'bagel' is translated into Spanish as bagel or baguel.
Meaning: toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bagel | /baˈɡel/ | masculine |
| baguel | /baɡel/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
A bagel refers to a toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both bagel and baguel are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈɡel/
Did you know?
- If you ask for a 'bagel' in a traditional Spanish panadería, the baker might think you are asking for a 'rosquilla', which is a sweet, ring-shaped pastry.
- While bagel is understood in cities, many Spanish speakers in Latin America might call it pan de anillo which means 'ring bread'.
- Because bagel is a recent loanword, you will often see it written with an accent on the first syllable as bágel to help Spanish speakers pronounce it correctly.
Examples in context
- El desayuno incluye jugo de naranja, café y un pan bagel.Breakfast includes orange juice, coffee, and a bagel.
- el bagel es muy rico.The bagel is very delicious.
- Quiero un bagel con queso crema.I want a bagel with cream cheese.
- ¿Prefieres el bagel tostado o natural?Do you prefer the bagel toasted or plain?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are having breakfast at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Quieres probar mi bagel?Do you want to try my bagel?
- SofíaSí, parece muy bueno.Yes, it looks very good.
- AlejandroTiene mucho sésamo.It has a lot of sesame.
- SofíaMe encanta el sabor del bagel.I love the flavor of the bagel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bagel” translations and entries bagel, baguel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
