sándwich de pollo
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de ˈpoʝo/word by word
The English phrase "chicken sandwich" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de pollo.
The term refers to a sandwich filled with pieces of chicken meat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a popular regional variation for a chicken sandwich is torta de pollo. In Argentina, a regional variant for chicken sandwich is sándwich de milanesa de pollo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de ˈpoʝo/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, a torta de pollo is not a cake, but a chicken sandwich served on a crusty roll called a bolillo.
- The Spanish word pollo comes from the Latin pullus, which meant any young animal, not just a chicken.
- While many Spanish speakers use the anglicism sándwich, you might hear the word sánduche in certain regions like Colombia. It is a linguistic relative of the same English word.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué les parece si pedimos sándwiches de pollo para el almuerzo?What do you think if we order chicken sandwiches for lunch?
- Voy a pedirme un sándwich de pollo, ¿y tú?I'm going to get myself a chicken sandwich, and you?
- Quisiera un sándwich de milanesa de pollo, por favor.I would like a chicken milanesa sandwich, please.
- Me encanta comer sándwiches de pollo con aguacate.I love eating chicken sandwiches with avocado.
- En esta cafetería hacen los mejores sándwiches de pollo de la ciudad.They make the best chicken sandwiches in town at this café.
- Quiero un sándwich de pollo, por favor.I want a chicken sandwich, please.
- El sándwich de pollo está muy rico.The chicken sandwich is very delicious.
- No tengo un sándwich de pollo en mi mochila.I don't have a chicken sandwich in my backpack.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are ordering food at a cafe.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿qué quieres comer hoy?Daniel, what do you want to eat today?
- DanielMe gustaría un sándwich de pollo.I would like a chicken sandwich.
- MaríaBuena elección, yo pediré lo mismo.Good choice, I will order the same.
- DanielPerfecto, pidamos dos entonces.Perfect, let's order two then.
