pan de pita
/ˌpan de ˈpita/masculine
The English phrase pita is translated into Spanish as pan de pita. Wiktionary also lists pita.
Meaning: bread pouch used for making sandwiches (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pan de pita | /ˌpan de ˈpita/ | masculine |
| pita | /ˈpita/ | feminine |
This term refers to the bread pouch used for making sandwiches.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may encounter the terms Pan árabe or Tortita Árabe to refer to pita bread. In Colombia and Venezuela, it is known as Arepa Árabe.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pita is a feminine noun, while pan de pita is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpan de ˈpita/
Did you know?
- While pan de pita refers to the bread, the Spanish word pita can also refer to a type of strong fiber used to make ropes in Latin America.
- The word pan in pan de pita shares the same ancient root as the English word 'company'.
- In Mexico, the term tortita árabe uses the word tortita, which is the diminutive of tortilla, to describe the shape and style of the bread.
Examples in context
- ¿Puede indicarme dónde puedo encontrar pan de pita?Can you please tell me where I can find pita bread?
- He comprado un pan pita para hacer unos deliciosos sándwiches.I bought some pita bread to make delicious sandwiches.
- Compré un pan de pita para la cena.I bought a pita bread for dinner.
- El pan de pita es muy suave.The pita bread is very soft.
- ¿Necesitas más pan de pita para el sándwich?Do you need more pita bread for the sandwich?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- Lucía¿Tienes el pan de pita en la cocina?Do you have the pita bread in the kitchen?
- MateoSí, lo dejé sobre la mesa.Yes, I left it on the table.
- LucíaPerfecto, voy a preparar un sándwich.Perfect, I'm going to make a sandwich.
- MateoDime si te ayudo con algo.Tell me if I can help you with anything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pita” translations and entries pan de pita, pita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pan, pita, CC BY-SA 4.0.
