sándwich de queso
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de ˈkeso/word by word
The English phrase cheese sandwich is translated into Spanish as sándwich de queso.
If you are referring specifically to a sandwich made with a long bread roll typically filled with cheese, you can use Bocadillo de Queso.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a cheese sandwich is commonly referred to as a Torta de Queso.
Did you know?
- The word torta in Mexico refers to a sandwich on a crusty roll, but in other Spanish-speaking countries, a torta is usually a cake or a thick corn tortilla.
- The word 'queso' shares its origin with the English word 'caseous', which is used in science to describe something that has a cheese-like consistency.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, 'sándwich' specifically implies a sandwich made with processed, sliced bread, whereas 'emparedado' is a more formal, traditional term for any sandwich.
Examples in context
- Camarero, ¿podría traerme un sándwich de queso, por favor?Waiter, could I please have a cheese sandwich?
- Quiero un sándwich de queso, por favor.I want a cheese sandwich, please.
- ¿Te gusta el sándwich de queso?Do you like the cheese sandwich?
- Compré un sándwich de queso para el almuerzo.I bought a cheese sandwich for lunch.
Example conversation
A kitchen during lunchtime.
- María¿Quieres un sándwich de queso, Daniel?Do you want a cheese sandwich, Daniel?
- DanielSí, gracias, María.Yes, thank you, María.
- MaríaAquí tienes tu sándwich de queso.Here is your cheese sandwich.
- DanielSe ve muy rico.It looks very delicious.
