migas de pan
/miɡas de pan/from spelling rules
The English phrase "breadcrumbs" is translated into Spanish as migas de pan.
migas de pan refers to small pieces of dried or toasted bread used as a food ingredient.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of migas, meaning crumbs and de pan, meaning of bread.
Which one should you use?
While migas de pan refers to the pieces themselves, pan rallado is the standard term used for the processed ingredient found in grocery stores.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries like Mexico, the term pan molido is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɡas de pan/
Did you know?
- The word pan is also a cognate of the English word 'company', which comes from the Latin roots for 'bread' and 'together'.
- In Spain, migas is not just an ingredient but a traditional hearty dish made by sautéing pieces of torn bread with garlic, olive oil and often chorizo.
- In some Spanish dialects, migas can be used figuratively to describe a tiny, insignificant amount of something, similar to the English 'crumbs'.
Examples in context
- Necesito pan rallado para hacer croquetas.I need breadcrumbs to make croquettes.
- ¿Tienes migas de pan para empanizar el pollo?Do you have breadcrumbs to bread the chicken?
- Esparce las migas de pan sobre el plato.Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the plate.
- Necesito migas de pan para la receta.I need breadcrumbs for the recipe.
- Esparce las migas de pan sobre el pollo.Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the chicken.
- ¿Usas migas de pan para rebozar el pescado?Do you use breadcrumbs to coat the fish?
Example conversation
Javier and María are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- JavierMaría, ¿tienes migas de pan en la despensa?María, do you have breadcrumbs in the pantry?
- MaríaSí, Javier, están en el estante de arriba.Yes, Javier, they are on the top shelf.
- JavierPerfecto, las usaré para cubrir la carne.Perfect, I will use them to coat the meat.
- MaríaEso quedará muy crujiente.That will turn out very crunchy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
