calzone
/kalˈθone/masculine
calzone is the Spanish word for a baked Italian turnover.
It is used as a masculine noun.
Meaning: baked Italian turnover (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/kalˈθone/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, calzone is a linguistic doublet of the word calzón, which means 'underwear' or 'trousers'.
- The term comes from the Italian idea that the folded dough resembles the shape of a trouser leg.
- The word calzone is a direct borrowing from Italian and has not been adapted to Spanish spelling or pronunciation rules. This makes it a linguistic 'immigrant' in the Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría ordenar un calzone, por favorI would like to order a calzone, please
- Quisiera probar una empanada italiana, por favorI would like to try an Italian turnover, please
- El calzone de la cocina está muy caliente.The calzone from the kitchen is very hot.
- ¿Quieres probar este calzone de queso?Do you want to try this cheese calzone?
- Pedí un calzone con jamón para la cena.I ordered a ham calzone for dinner.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding what to eat at a restaurant.
- Elena¿Qué te apetece comer, Javier?What do you feel like eating, Javier?
- JavierMe gustaría un calzone de pepperoni.I would like a pepperoni calzone.
- ElenaEse calzone parece delicioso.That calzone looks delicious.
- JavierEntonces, vamos a pedirlo ahora.Then, let's order it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calzone” translations and entries calzone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calzone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
