jamón y queso
/xamon i keso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "ham and cheese" is translated into Spanish as jamón y queso.
This phrase refers to a combination of ham and cheese often used as a filling for sandwiches or various snacks.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jamón (ham), y (and) and queso (cheese).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cuba, the term Mixto is used to refer to a variation of a hot mixed sandwich.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word jamón, the written accent on the o indicates that the stress falls on the final syllable.
Did you know?
- The word jamón is actually an augmentative of the word for 'leg', stemming from the French word jambe.
- While jamón refers to the ham, in Spain it can specifically mean the prized cured leg of pork, which is sliced thinly and often served without bread.
- In some Latin American cultures, jamón y queso is a popular filling for arepas, thick corn cakes that are grilled or fried.
Examples in context
- Primero, rellenamos la pechuga de pollo con jamón y queso.First, we stuff the chicken breast with ham and cheese.This sentence shows how to use jamón y queso when describing stuffing a chicken breast.Tatoeba #9393213 by ignacio, translation #9393215 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gustan los sándwiches de jamón y queso.I like ham and cheese sandwiches.This sentence demonstrates the use of jamón y queso when talking about liking sandwiches.Tatoeba #13812319 by mervert1, translation #10533420 by CK
- Compré un bocadillo de jamón y queso.I bought a ham and cheese sandwich.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are deciding what to eat for lunch at home.
- Sofía¿Quieres comer algo rápido?Do you want to eat something quick?
- AlejandroSí, ¿tienes jamón y queso?Yes, do you have ham and cheese?
- SofíaSí, tengo un poco en la nevera.Yes, I have a little bit in the fridge.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces preparo los sándwiches.Perfect, then I'll prepare the sandwiches.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jamón, queso, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
