panqueques
/pankekes/from spelling rules
The English phrase pancakes is translated into Spanish as panqueques.
The term refers to flat cakes made from batter and fried in a pan. In casual contexts, Spanish speakers also widely understand the English term pancakes.
Which one should you use?
While panqueques is used to refer to the general category of pancakes, in some regions such as Argentina, it specifically refers to thin crepes used for desserts. The term crepes is used to refer to thin French-style pancakes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Panqueques is commonly used in many Latin American countries. In Mexico, the term hot cakes is frequently used to refer to pancakes, specifically those made with a thicker batter. The phrase tortitas de avena is mainly used in Spain and some Latin American countries to refer to oatmeal pancakes.
How do you pronounce it?
/pankekes/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American cultures, panqueques are not just for breakfast but are served as a savory main course filled with spinach and ricotta.
- While panqueques is general, Spanish speakers often use the word tortita to describe a small, thick pancake, as it literally means 'little cake' or 'little tortilla'.
- In some Caribbean Spanish dialects, the word panqueca is used instead of panqueque, changing the gender of the noun to feminine.
Examples in context
- Tom comió panqueques de desayuno.Tom ate pancakes for breakfast.This sentence shows how to use panqueques when talking about eating them for breakfast.Tatoeba #1493228 by marcelostockle, translation #1027061 by CK
- Hicimos panqueques para el desayuno.We made pancakes for breakfast.This sentence demonstrates the use of panqueques when talking about making them for breakfast.Tatoeba #6624711 by UsuarioX, translation #2112 by CK
- Yo creía que te gustaban los panqueques.I thought you liked pancakes.This sentence shows how to use panqueques when expressing a thought about someone's preferences.Tatoeba #13695549 by mervert1, translation #6866149 by Hybrid
- Por favor, quisiera tortitas esponjosas para el desayuno.Please, I would like fluffy pancakes for breakfast.
- ¿Me puedes hacer unas tortitas con miel?Can you make me some pancakes with honey?
- Hoy preparé hotcakes de plátano.Today I made banana pancakes.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are in the kitchen on a Sunday morning.
- Lucía¿Quieres unos panqueques, Daniel?Do you want some pancakes, Daniel?
- DanielSí, me encantan los panqueques.Yes, I love pancakes.
- LucíaPrepararé panqueques con miel para ti.I will prepare pancakes with honey for you.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, eres muy amable.Thank you, Lucía, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
