pan multicereal
/pan multiθeɾeal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "multigrain bread" is translated into Spanish as pan multicereal.
pan multicereal refers to bread made from a mixture of several different types of grains.
How do you pronounce it?
/pan multiθeɾeal/
Did you know?
- The word pan shares its distant roots with the English word 'company', as both stem from an ancient concept of those who share bread together.
- While pan multicereal describes the ingredients, Spanish speakers often use the term pan integral as a general category for any bread that is not refined white bread.
- You are more likely to find pan multicereal in a modern supermarket than in a traditional neighborhood panadería, where classic white or wheat loaves dominate.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puedes traer pan de varios cereales, por favor?Can you bring me some multigrain bread, please?
- Prefiero el pan multicereal.I prefer multigrain bread.
- ¿Tienes pan multicereal en la tienda?Do you have multigrain bread in the store?
- Compré un pan multicereal muy rico.I bought a very tasty multigrain bread.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a bakery.
- Alejandro¿Qué pan multicereal me recomiendas, Sofía?Which multigrain bread do you recommend to me, Sofía?
- SofíaEste pan multicereal es el mejor.This multigrain bread is the best.
- AlejandroPerfecto, llevaré una barra.Perfect, I will take one loaf.
- SofíaEs una excelente elección, Alejandro.It is an excellent choice, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
