cheesesteak de Filadelfia
/t͡ʃeesesteak de filadelfja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "philly cheesesteak" is translated into Spanish as cheesesteak de Filadelfia.
This term refers to a sandwich made from thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll.
Which one should you use?
While cheesesteak de Filadelfia is the standard way to name the sandwich, you may also encounter Sándwich de carne y queso al estilo Filadelfia or Sándwich de carne y queso a la Philly.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, a cheesesteak de Filadelfia might be grouped under the category of comida chatarra, a term used for 'junk food' that literally translates to 'scrap food'.
- While cheesesteak de Filadelfia describes the sandwich, Spanish speakers often use the word bocadillo instead of sándwich in Spain to describe any hearty filling on a crusty baguette.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, using the term a la Philly follows a linguistic pattern where a la is used to denote a specific style of preparation, similar to a la plancha or a la parrilla.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría un sándwich de carne y queso a la Philly, por favor.I would like a Philly cheesesteak, please.
- ¡Tengo ganas de un sándwich de carne y queso estilo Filadelfia!I'm craving a Philly cheesesteak!
- Quiero un cheesesteak de Filadelfia con cebolla.I want a philly cheesesteak with onion.
- ¿Venden un cheesesteak de Filadelfia aquí?Do they sell a philly cheesesteak here?
- Este cheesesteak de Filadelfia está muy rico.This philly cheesesteak is very delicious.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta el cheesesteak de Filadelfia?Do you like philly cheesesteak?
- ElenaSí, me encanta el queso derretido.Yes, I love the melted cheese.
- AlejandroEntonces pidamos uno para compartir.Then let's order one to share.
- ElenaBuena idea, tengo mucha hambre.Good idea, I am very hungry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
