pepperoni
/pebpeɾoni/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for pepperoni is pepperoni.
Meaning: sausage (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/pebpeɾoni/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word pepperoni is viewed as an Americanism, as the original Italian peperoni actually refers to bell peppers.
- If you order pepperoni in Spain, you will likely receive a spicy Italian-style salami, but in some Latin American countries, the term may be interpreted as any sliced cured sausage.
- In some Latin American countries, the term pepperoni is almost exclusively associated with fast-food chains rather than traditional local cuisine.
Examples in context
- Tom quiere su pizza con pepperoni.Tom wants pepperoni on his pizza.This sentence shows how to order or express a desire for pepperoni on a pizza.Tatoeba #2015659 by marcelostockle, translation #2015272 by CK
- Me gusta la pizza con mucho pepperoni.I like pizza with lots of pepperoni.
Example conversation
María and Javier are ordering food.
- María¿Quieres pepperoni en tu pizza, Javier?Do you want pepperoni on your pizza, Javier?
- JavierSí, me encanta el pepperoni.Yes, I love pepperoni.
- MaríaYo prefiero solo queso.I prefer just cheese.
- JavierEstá bien, pidamos una de cada una.That is fine, let's order one of each.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
