sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de manteˈkiʝa de maˈni i meɾmeˈlada/word by word
The English phrase "peanut butter and jelly sandwich" is translated into Spanish as sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.
This phrase refers to a sandwich made with peanut butter and fruit jelly or jam.
Which one should you use?
While sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada is the standard, you may also encounter sándwich de crema de cacahuate y mermelada in certain areas. Additionally, Emparedado de Crema de Maní y Jalea serves as a more formal alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the term crema de cacahuate is used instead of mantequilla de maní to refer specifically to peanut butter.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de manteˈkiʝa de maˈni i meɾmeˈlada/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you won't find this sandwich in a typical cafe because peanut butter is not a traditional staple.
- The word mantequilla is actually a diminutive of manteca, which refers to lard or animal fat.
- While sándwich is common, you will also see the version sánduche in several Latin American countries.
Examples in context
- Quiero un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada.I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
- ¿Hiciste un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada?Did you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
- Ella prepara un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada para el almuerzo.She prepares a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking in the kitchen about lunch.
- Alejandro¿Quieres un sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada, Lucía?Do you want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, por favor, eso suena muy rico.Yes, please, that sounds very delicious.
- AlejandroPerfecto, prepararé el sándwich de mantequilla de maní y mermelada ahora.Perfect, I will prepare the peanut butter and jelly sandwich now.
- LucíaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
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.
