bocata
Spain, informal
The casual Spanish word for a sandwich is bocata in Spain, a clipped form of bocadillo. In Peru and Chile people say sánguche.
Meaning: sandwich (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bocata | Spain, informal |
| Sánguche | Peru, Chile, informal |
| Bocadillo | Spain, standard |
Me voy a comer un bocata de jamón is typical in Spain. In Lima you would hear un sánguche de pollo.
Which one should you use?
Bocadillo is a sandwich made with a baguette-style roll. Sándwich in Spain often means sliced bread. Sánguche is a Spanish spelling of the English word.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bocata is typical of Spain, and sánguche is typical of Peru and Chile.
Did you know?
- In Spain a bocata of squid, bocata de calamares, is a famous Madrid snack.
Examples in context
- Me comí un bocata de tortilla.I ate an omelette sandwich.
- Quiero un sánguche de palta.I want an avocado sandwich.
- Pidió un bocadillo de jamón.He ordered a ham sandwich.
Example conversation
Irene and Marcos choose lunch in a Madrid bar.
- Irene¿Qué pides?What are you ordering?
- MarcosUn bocata de jamón.A ham sandwich.
- IreneYo, uno de tortilla.I will have an omelette one.
