sándwich de queso a la plancha
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de ˈkeso a la ˈplant͡ʃa/word by word
The English phrase "grilled cheese sandwich" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de queso a la plancha.
This phrase describes a sandwich consisting of melted cheese between slices of bread that have been toasted or grilled.
Which one should you use?
You can also use sándwich de queso fundido to emphasize that the cheese is melted.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de ˈkeso a la ˈplantʃa/
Did you know?
- The phrase queso fundido describes the state of the cheese being melted, but in Mexico, queso fundido is also a standalone appetizer served in a skillet without bread.
- The word plancha comes from the French planche, which originally meant 'plank'.
- The word sándwich is a direct loanword from English, but you might also hear the word sánduche in certain Latin American countries.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría pedir un sándwich de queso a la plancha, por favor.I would like to order a grilled cheese sandwich, please.
- Quiero un sándwich de queso a la plancha.I want a grilled cheese sandwich.
- El sándwich de queso a la plancha está muy caliente.The grilled cheese sandwich is very hot.
- Hazme un sándwich de queso a la plancha, por favor.Make me a grilled cheese sandwich, please.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- DanielTengo hambre, ¿qué quieres comer, Sofía?I'm hungry, what do you want to eat, Sofía?
- SofíaMe apetece un sándwich de queso a la plancha.I feel like having a grilled cheese sandwich.
- DanielSuena bien, yo también quiero uno.Sounds good, I want one too.
- Sofía¡Perfecto! Vamos a la cocina ahora.Perfect! Let's go to the kitchen now.
