Domino's
/dominos/from spelling rules
Domino's is the Spanish name for the American pizza restaurant chain Domino's.
How do you pronounce it?
/dominos/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word dominó refers to the game of dominoes, but it also historically described a hooded cloak worn by clergy and nobility to hide their identity.
- While the brand name remains Domino's, Spanish speakers often refer to the food as pizza de Domino's because nouns in Spanish typically cannot possess other nouns using an apostrophe.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, people refer to the chain as el Domino's because the brand is treated as a masculine noun, whereas the game dominó is also masculine.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres ordenar pizza de Domino's esta noche?Do you want to order Domino's tonight?
- Pidamos una pizza de Domino's.Let's order a Domino's pizza.
- Hay un Domino's cerca de aquí.There is a Domino's near here.
- Me gusta mucho la comida de Domino's.I really like Domino's food.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Daniel¿Tienes hambre, Elena?Are you hungry, Elena?
- ElenaSí, ¿qué quieres comer?Yes, what do you want to eat?
- DanielPodemos pedir algo de Domino's.We can order something from Domino's.
- Elena¡Me parece una idea excelente!That sounds like an excellent idea!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
