gazpacho
/ɡaθˈpat͡ʃo/masculine
gazpacho is the Spanish word for a cold soup of Spanish origin.
gazpacho refers to a cold soup. It is important to note that Gazpacho Manchego is a different dish. It is a hot stew made with game meat like rabbit or partridge and tomatoes.
Meaning: cold soup of Spanish origin (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
The most traditional version of gazpacho is specifically associated with the Andalusia region of southern Spain, known as gazpacho andaluz.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and is used with the definite article 'el'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaθˈpatʃo/
Did you know?
- One theory suggests gazpacho is related to the Spanish word caspa, which means 'dandruff', referring to the appearance of bread crumbs in the liquid.
- The term 'gazpacho' is sometimes used in Spain to describe a 'mishmash' or a disorganized mixture of things that do not belong together.
- In the original Andalusian tradition, 'gazpacho' was not always a red soup made with tomatoes, as tomatoes were not introduced to Spain until much later.
Examples in context
- El gazpacho andaluz es un plato frío para el verano.Andalusian gazpacho is a cold dish for the summertime.Tatoeba #6622425 by arh, translation #9387285 by DJ_Saidez
- El gazpacho es una sopa de tomate y verduras de España.Gazpacho is a cold tomato and vegetable soup from Spain.Tatoeba #10012226 by manufrutos, translation #2214194 by Hybrid
- ¡Me encanta el gazpacho! Es mi sopa fría favorita.I love gazpacho! It's my favorite cold soup.
- Voy a pedir una ración de gazpachito para refrescarme.I'm going to order a portion of gazpachito to refresh myself.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are having lunch during a hot day.
- MateoHace mucho calor, voy a pedir un gazpacho.It is very hot, I am going to order a gazpacho.
- LucíaBuena idea, yo también quiero uno.Good idea, I want one too.
- MateoEl gazpacho es perfecto para refrescarse.Gazpacho is perfect for cooling down.
- LucíaTienes razón, es la mejor sopa de verano.You are right, it is the best summer soup.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gazpacho” translations and entries gazpacho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gazpacho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
