baguette
/baˈɡet/feminine
The Spanish word for baguette is baguette. If unsure, use baguette. Wiktionary also lists baguete and barra de pan.
Meaning: a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| baguette | /baˈɡet/ | feminine |
| baguete | /baɡete/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| barra de pan | /ˌbara de ˈpan/ | feminine |
This term refers to a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.
Which one should you use?
While baguette refers specifically to the French-style long bread, barra de pan is the more common, generic term used in Spain for a standard long loaf of bread.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Additionally, pan baguette is used in some Spanish-speaking countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word baguette is feminine in Spanish, so it is used with the feminine article la.
How do you pronounce it?
/baˈɡet/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pan is a linguistic relative of the English words 'company' and 'pantry', as all three derive from the concept of sharing food or bread.
- The word baguette comes from the French word for 'stick', which itself evolved from the Latin word baculum.
- The Spanish term barra de pan literally translates to a 'bar of bread', using the word barra which is a cognate of the English word 'bar'.
Examples in context
- El baguette es francés.The baguette is French.This sentence is useful for identifying the origin of the baguette.Tatoeba #483251 by Eckhardtgabriel, translation #465487 by FeuDRenais
- ¿Me puedes traer una barra de pan, por favor?Can you bring me a baguette, please?
- Esta barra de pan está deliciosa.This baguette is delicious.
- Me encanta el pan francés, especialmente las baguettes.I love French bread, especially baguettes.
- ¿Podrías comprar un pan baguette en la tienda?Could you buy a baguette at the store?
- Compré una baguette fresca para la cena.I bought a fresh baguette for dinner.
- Esa baguette es muy larga.That baguette is very long.
Example conversation
At a local bakery.
- Javier¿Tiene una baguette de ajo?Do you have a garlic baguette?
- MaríaSí, tengo una baguette recién hecha.Yes, I have a freshly made baguette.
- JavierPerfecto, me llevaré la baguette.Perfect, I will take the baguette.
- MaríaMuy bien, aquí tiene.Very well, here you go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baguette” translations and entries baguette, baguete, barra de pan, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baguette, barra, de, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
