sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de manteˈkiʝa de maˈni i meɾmeˈlada/word by word
The English phrase "pb&j" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.
This phrase describes a sandwich made with peanut butter and fruit jam. Unlike the English acronym "pb&j", there is no widely recognized short acronym for this sandwich in Spanish. One must use the full descriptive phrase.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, particularly in parts of the Southern Cone, sándwich de crema de maní y mermelada is used instead of sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de manteˈkiʝa de maˈni i meɾmeˈlada/
Did you know?
- The term mantequilla is actually a diminutive form of the word manteca, which refers to fat or lard.
- Peanut butter is not a traditional staple in most Spanish-speaking countries, so you will rarely find a single, non-descriptive word for it.
Examples in context
- Quiero un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.I want a pb&j.
- ¿Preparaste el sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada?Did you prepare the pb&j?
- No me gusta el sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.I do not like the pb&j.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are deciding what to pack for a picnic.
- Elena¿Llevamos un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada?Should we bring a pb&j?
- JavierSí, es una idea excelente, Elena.Yes, that is an excellent idea, Elena.
- ElenaYo tengo la mantequilla de maní aquí.I have the peanut butter here.
- JavierPerfecto, yo buscaré la mermelada.Perfect, I will look for the jam.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sándwich, de, mantequilla, maní, y, mermelada) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, mantequilla, maní, mermelada, sándwich, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
