sándwich de jamón
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de xaˈmon/word by word
The English phrase "ham sandwich" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de jamón.
The term sándwich de jamón is used to describe a sandwich made specifically with ham.
Meaning: sandwich made with ham (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sándwich (sandwich) and de jamón (of ham).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change sándwich to sándwiches to form sándwiches de jamón (ham sandwiches).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de xaˈmon/
Did you know?
- In Spain, a sándwich de jamón usually refers to sliced white bread, whereas a bocadillo de jamón uses a crusty baguette-style loaf.
- The Spanish word jamón is an augmentative form, essentially meaning 'big leg'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a mixto is a common variation of the sándwich de jamón that adds a slice of cheese.
Examples in context
- Creo que deberías comerte un sándwich de jamón.I think you should eat a ham sandwich.This sentence is useful for seeing how to suggest eating a sándwich de jamón.Tatoeba #1593897 by marcelostockle, translation #1140144 by CK
- Bocadillo de jamón en pan integralHam sandwich on whole wheat bread
- Bocadillo de jamón con tomateHam sandwich with tomato
- Quiero un sándwich de jamón para el almuerzo.I want a ham sandwich for lunch.
- Ella preparó un sándwich de jamón muy rico.She prepared a very delicious ham sandwich.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are in the kitchen.
- ElenaMateo, ¿quieres un sándwich de jamón?Mateo, do you want a ham sandwich?
- MateoSí, por favor, Elena.Yes, please, Elena.
- ElenaLo preparo en un minuto.I'll make it in a minute.
- MateoMuchas gracias.Thank you very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sándwich, de, jamón) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jamón, sándwich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
