sándwich
standard
In Argentina a sandwich is sándwich, and in casual speech people also say sanguche. A special local kind is the sándwich de miga.
Meaning: bread with filling (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sándwich | standard |
| sanguche | casual, Argentina |
| sándwich de miga | specialty |
Which one should you use?
The sándwich de miga is made of thin layers of soft crustless white bread with ham and cheese and is served at parties and cafés.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other well known sandwiches include the tostado (grilled ham and cheese), the lomito (steak sandwich) and the choripán (sausage sandwich).
How does it change in a sentence?
Sándwich is masculine and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Sándwiches de miga are often sold by the dozen and are a party staple in Argentina.
Examples in context
- Quiero un sándwich de jamón y queso.I want a ham and cheese sandwich.
- Pedimos sanguches de miga.We ordered crustless sandwiches.
- Un tostado, por favor.A grilled ham and cheese, please.
Example conversation
Fernando and Gisela order merienda at a café in Buenos Aires from the waiter Nahuel.
- Nahuel¿Qué les traigo?What can I bring you?
- FernandoUn tostado y un café.A grilled sandwich and a coffee.
- GiselaPara mí, sándwiches de miga.For me, crustless sandwiches.
