sándwich
standard, everyday
In Colombia a sandwich is sándwich, and in speech many people say sánduche.
Meaning: filled bread (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sándwich | standard, everyday |
| sánduche | Colombia, informal |
Sándwich is the form you see in menus and the one used in all Spanish-speaking countries. Sánduche is a spoken adaptation. For a smaller sandwich of ham and cheese, people say tostada or name the filling.
Did you know?
- The sandwich is named after the Earl of Sandwich, and Spanish borrowed the word.
Examples in context
- Quiero un sándwich de pollo.I want a chicken sandwich.
- Me comí un sánduche de jamón.I ate a ham sandwich.
- ¿Tienen sándwiches vegetarianos?Do you have vegetarian sandwiches?
Example conversation
A customer orders lunch at a cafe in Bogotá.
- ClienteUn sándwich de pollo, por favor.A chicken sandwich, please.
- Mesero¿Algo para tomar?Anything to drink?
- ClienteUn jugo de mora.A blackberry juice.
