hogaza
/oˈɡaθa/feminine
In Spanish, the word for loaf is hogaza. Wiktionary also lists pan.
Meaning: block of bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| hogaza | /oˈɡaθa/ /oˈɡasa/ |
feminine |
| pan | /ˈpan/ | masculine |
While pan is the general term for bread, it is often used to mean a single loaf in casual speech.
Which one should you use?
The term hogaza specifically denotes a large, round or rustic loaf of bread. In contrast, if the loaf is long and narrow like a baguette, you should use barra de pan. For general purposes, pan simply means bread, though it can function as a way to refer to a single loaf in informal settings.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify that you are talking about a single loaf of bread, it is common to use the constructions una hogaza de pan for a round, rustic loaf or una barra de pan for a long, baguette-shaped loaf.
How do you pronounce it?
/oˈɡaθa/
Did you know?
- The word pan shares the same linguistic roots as the English words 'company' and 'pantry', both stemming from a root meaning 'to feed'.
- In Spanish, the term pan can be used as a metaphor for the basic means of survival or a person's livelihood, rather than just a physical loaf.
- While pan is the generic term, calling a loaf hogaza specifically evokes a sense of traditional, rural, or artisan baking.
Examples in context
- Este pan es pequeño.This loaf of bread is small.This sentence uses pan to describe the size of a loaf.Tatoeba #2349206 by Shishir, translation #1771771 by gone2bacolod
- La mitad de un pan es mejor que nada.Half a loaf is better than none.This sentence uses pan in a common proverb about having half a loaf.Tatoeba #606773 by Leono, translation #34917 by CK
- Ella compró una barra de pan esta mañana.She bought a loaf of bread this morning.This sentence uses pan to refer to a loaf of bread bought in the morning.Tatoeba #2579167 by teskmon, translation #242157 by CK
- Por favor, cómprame un pan de molde en la panadería.Please buy me a loaf of bread at the bakery.
- Voy a la panadería a comprar una barra de pan para la cena.I'm going to the bakery to buy a loaf of bread for dinner.
- En el campo, suelen hacer hogazas de pan tradicional.In the countryside, they often make traditional round loaves of bread.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a traditional bakery.
- SofíaMira esa hogaza de pan artesanal.Look at that artisanal loaf of bread.
- JavierSe ve deliciosa y muy crujiente.It looks delicious and very crunchy.
- SofíaCompremos una hogaza para la cena.Let's buy a loaf for dinner.
- JavierDe acuerdo, yo pago la cuenta.Alright, I will pay the bill.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loaf” translations and entries hogaza, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hogaza, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
