pan de jengibre
/ˌpan de xenˈxibɾe/masculine
The English word gingerbread is translated into Spanish as pan de jengibre. Wiktionary also lists pan de especias.
Meaning: type of cake (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pan de jengibre | /ˌpan de xenˈxibɾe/ | masculine |
| pan de especias | /ˌpan de esˈpeθjas/ /ˌpan de esˈpesjas/ |
masculine |
The term refers to a type of cake.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pan de jengibre literally translates to "bread of ginger".
Which one should you use?
Pan de jengibre specifically highlights the ginger flavor. In contrast, pan de especias is a more generic term for spiced breads that may or may not contain ginger.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify gingerbread cookies, you use the phrase galletas de pan de jengibre.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpan de xenˈxibɾe/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pan is a close cognate of the English word 'company', as both derive from the idea of those with whom one shares bread.
- While pan de jengibre is the name for the cake, Spanish speakers use the word pan to describe many items that an English speaker would call 'cake' or 'bread', blurring the line between the two.
Examples in context
- La pequeña panadería de María de pan de jengibre, se convirtió rápidamente en una próspera corporación global. Las galletas de la ardilla de Tom hechas de masa de nuez hacen ahora furor en todas partes.Maria's small gingerbread bakery quickly became a thriving global corporation. Tom's squirrel cookies made from nut dough are now all the rage everywhere.This sentence is useful for seeing pan de jengibre used in the context of a bakery business.Tatoeba #5624284 by albrusgher, translation #2794124 by Hybrid
- Hoy preparé un delicioso pan de jengibre para compartir con la familia.Today, I made a delicious gingerbread to share with the family.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are baking together in the kitchen.
- ElenaMateo, ¿tienes la receta del pan de jengibre?Mateo, do you have the gingerbread recipe?
- MateoSí, Elena, está sobre la mesa.Yes, Elena, it is on the table.
- ElenaPerfecto, voy a preparar la masa ahora.Perfect, I am going to prepare the dough now.
- MateoYo te ayudo a decorar el pan de jengibre.I will help you decorate the gingerbread.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gingerbread” translations and entries pan de jengibre, pan de especias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jengibre, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
