sándwich de desayuno
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de desaˈʝuno/word by word
The English phrase 'breakfast sandwich' is translated into Spanish as sándwich de desayuno.
While sándwich de desayuno is grammatically correct, in many Spanish-speaking countries, people simply refer to the specific type of sandwich by its ingredients (e.g., sándwich de jamón y queso) rather than using the generic term 'breakfast sandwich'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sándwich (sandwich), de (of) and desayuno (breakfast).
Did you know?
- In many Latin American cultures, a 'breakfast sandwich' might actually be a torta, which uses a crusty bolillo roll instead of sliced bread.
- In Spain, a breakfast sandwich is often replaced by tostada con tomate, where toasted bread is rubbed with a raw garlic clove and a tomato.
- The word desayuno comes from the verb desayunar, which literally means 'to un-fast', as in breaking your overnight fast.
Examples in context
- Un sándwich de desayuno, por favor.A breakfast sandwich, please.
- Quiero un sándwich de desayuno.I want a breakfast sandwich.
- ¿Tienes un sándwich de desayuno caliente?Do you have a hot breakfast sandwich?
- Este sándwich de desayuno está muy rico.This breakfast sandwich is very delicious.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are at a café in the morning.
- JavierSofía, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Sofía, what do you want to eat today?
- SofíaTengo ganas de un sándwich de desayuno.I feel like having a breakfast sandwich.
- JavierYo también pediré uno.I will order one too.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, pidamos dos entonces!Perfect, let's order two then!
