panqueque
/panˈkeke/
In Spanish, hot cake is translated as panqueque.
panqueque refers to a thin, fried cake made from batter that is typically served for breakfast.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, panqueque is the standard term. In Venezuela, the term cachapa is used specifically to describe a hot cake made with corn.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add -s to the end to form panqueques.
How do you pronounce it?
/panˈkeke/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word panqueque can be used colloquially to describe something that is a total failure or a 'flop'.
- Although panqueque is used in many Latin American countries, speakers in Mexico almost exclusively use the term hot cake borrowed directly from English.
- The word panqueque is actually a linguistic traveler that arrived from English. It is a direct phonetic adaptation of the English word 'pancake' into Spanish spelling.
Examples in context
- Voy a comer unos hotcakes en el desayuno.I'm going to have hot cakes for breakfast.
- Me encanta comer panqueques recién hechos.I love eating freshly made hot cakes/pancakes.
- Quiero un panqueque con miel.I want a hot cake with honey.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are in the kitchen on Sunday morning.
- JavierSofía, ¿quieres un panqueque?Sofía, do you want a pancake?
- SofíaSí, por favor, Javier.Yes, please, Javier.
- JavierTe pongo fruta sobre el panqueque.I will put fruit on the pancake for you.
- Sofía¡Muchas gracias, se ve delicioso!Thank you very much, it looks delicious!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry panqueque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panqueque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
