pan
everyday, Cuba
In Cuba bread is pan, the same word used across the Spanish-speaking world. The classic loaf from a Cuban bakery is pan cubano. It is also called pan de molde.
Meaning: baked bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| pan | everyday, Cuba |
| pan cubano | Cuba |
| pan de molde | sliced bread |
Pan covers any bread, from a crusty loaf to a roll. Sliced sandwich bread is usually pan de molde.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cuban Spanish does not use a different word for bread. What stands out in conversation is the Cuban pronunciation, where the final -s is often weak, so dos panes can sound like "do pane".
When do people say it?
Bread is central to Cuban sandwiches such as the sándwich cubano and pan con bistec, a steak sandwich.
Did you know?
- The sandwich known as pan con bistec is a Cuban street food made with thin steak, onions and a bread roll.
Examples in context
- Voy a comprar pan en la panadería.I am going to buy bread at the bakery.
- ¿Tienes pan para el desayuno?Do you have bread for breakfast?
- Me gusta el pan con mantequilla.I like bread with butter.
Example conversation
Rosa asks her brother Carlos to pick up bread before dinner in Havana.
- RosaCarlos, ¿puedes comprar pan?Carlos, can you buy bread?
- CarlosSí, ¿cuántos panes necesitas?Yes, how many loaves do you need?
- RosaCuatro, por favor.Four, please.
