sándwich de jamón y queso
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de xaˈmon i ˈkeso/word by word
The English phrase "ham and cheese sandwich" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de jamón y queso.
This phrase is used to describe a sandwich made with slices of ham and cheese.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is constructed using the structure sandwich of jamón (ham) and queso (cheese).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, you may also encounter the form sánguche as seen in the phrase Un sánguche de jamón y queso, por favor.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun sándwich to sándwiches, while the ingredients jamón and queso remain in their singular forms to create sándwiches de jamón y queso.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de xaˈmon i ˈkeso/
Did you know?
- While sándwich is common, the word emparedado is an older Spanish term for a sandwich that literally means 'walled up' like a brick wall.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a sándwich de jamón y queso is traditionally served as a 'merienda' or late afternoon snack rather than a main meal.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word sándwich is often used specifically for bread that is sliced, whereas a bocadillo might refer to a sandwich made with a baguette.
Examples in context
- Un bocadillo de jamón y queso con lechuga, por favor.A ham and cheese sandwich with lettuce, please.
- Un sándwich de jamón y queso sin tomate, por favor.A ham and cheese sandwich without tomato, please.
- Quiero un sándwich de jamón y queso, por favor.I want a ham and cheese sandwich, please.
- ¿Me preparas un sándwich de jamón y queso?Will you make me a ham and cheese sandwich?
- Compré un sándwich de jamón y queso en la tienda.I bought a ham and cheese sandwich at the shop.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are deciding on lunch at home.
- Mateo¿Tienes hambre, Lucía?Are you hungry, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, quiero un sándwich de jamón y queso.Yes, I want a ham and cheese sandwich.
- MateoPerfecto, yo te preparo uno.Perfect, I will prepare one for you.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
