palitos de pan
/palitos de pan/from spelling rules
The English phrase breadsticks is translated into Spanish as palitos de pan.
This phrase refers to long, thin pieces of baked bread that are often served as an appetizer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'little sticks of bread', where palitos is the diminutive of palos (sticks).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is palitos de pan, while the singular form for a single breadstick is palito de pan.
How do you pronounce it?
/palitos de pan/
Did you know?
- While palitos de pan refers to the baked snack, the word palito is also used in many Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a toothpick.
- The word pan shares an ancient root with the English word 'pantry', which originally referred to a place where bread was kept.
- In Spanish, the diminutive palitos does not just mean 'small sticks' but is often used to describe the shape of a snack regardless of its actual size.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría pedir unos palitos de pan, por favor.I would like to order some breadsticks, please.
- Durante mi viaje a España, aprendí cómo pedir palitos de pan en un bar local.During my trip to Spain, I learned how to order breadsticks at a local bar.
- Me gustan los palitos de pan con queso.I like breadsticks with cheese.
- ¿Trajiste los palitos de pan para la cena?Did you bring the breadsticks for dinner?
- El camarero puso palitos de pan en la mesa.The waiter put breadsticks on the table.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at an Italian restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Quieres pedir palitos de pan como entrada?Do you want to order breadsticks as an appetizer?
- MaríaSí, suena muy bien, Alejandro.Yes, that sounds very good, Alejandro.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a pedirlos ahora.Perfect, I am going to order them now.
- MaríaGracias, espero que sean deliciosos.Thanks, I hope they are delicious.
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.
