biscuits and gravy
/biskwits and ɡɾabi/from spelling rules
The English phrase biscuits and gravy is used in Spanish to refer to the traditional American breakfast dish of soft dough cakes with a thick meat sauce.
Because this is a specific American dish, Spanish speakers typically use the English name rather than attempting a literal translation.
Did you know?
- While 'biscuits' in English refers to savory dough, a literal translation of 'biscuits' into Spanish might lead someone to believe you are requesting 'galletas', which are sweet cookies.
- The concept of a savory 'gravy' is rare in traditional Spanish breakfast culture, where morning meals are typically either very sweet or consist of simple toast and coffee.
- Ordering 'biscuits and gravy' in a Spanish-speaking country might actually result in a completely different dish if the server interprets 'biscuits' as the Spanish 'biscochos', which are sweet sponge cakes.
Examples in context
- Quiero desayunar biscuits and gravy, por favor.I want to have biscuits and gravy for breakfast, please.
- ¿Tienen biscuits and gravy en el menú?Do you have biscuits and gravy on the menu?
- Los biscuits and gravy de este restaurante son deliciosos.The biscuits and gravy at this restaurant are delicious.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a diner in the morning.
- JavierElena, ¿qué vas a pedir?Elena, what are you going to order?
- ElenaVoy a pedir unos biscuits and gravy.I am going to order some biscuits and gravy.
- JavierA mí también me gustan los biscuits and gravy.I like biscuits and gravy too.
- ElenaEntonces, pidamos los dos lo mismo.Then, let's both order the same thing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
