barra de pan
/ˌbara de ˈpan/
The English phrase bread loaf is translated into Spanish as barra de pan.
Barra de pan is the standard way to refer to a long, baguette-style loaf of bread.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase barra de pan literally translates to bar of bread.
Which one should you use?
While barra de pan refers to a long loaf, hogaza de pan is used for a round, rustic loaf.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbara de ˈpan/
Did you know?
- In Spain, it is common to tear the end off a barra de pan and eat it immediately after purchase before leaving the bakery.
- The Spanish word for bread, pan, is an essential part of the word 'companion' in its long-term etymological history, as a companion is someone with whom you share bread.
- The word pan is shared across almost all Romance languages, appearing as pain in French and pane in Italian.
Examples in context
- Compré una barra de pan fresca.I bought a fresh loaf of bread.
- ¿Necesitas una barra de pan para la cena?Do you need a loaf of bread for dinner?
- Esa barra de pan es muy grande.That loaf of bread is very big.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are at a bakery.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿podemos comprar una barra de pan?Daniel, can we buy a loaf of bread?
- DanielSí, Lucía, yo la elijo por ti.Yes, Lucía, I will choose it for you.
- LucíaGracias, quiero una barra de pan crujiente.Thanks, I want a crunchy loaf of bread.
- DanielEstá bien, buscaré la mejor.Alright, I will look for the best one.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry barra de pan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barra, de, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
