bocadillo
neutral
A snack in El Salvador can be a bocadillo or a merienda. Small bites served with drinks are often called boquitas.
Meaning: small bite between meals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bocadillo | neutral |
| boquitas | El Salvador, informal, small bites with drinks |
| merienda | afternoon snack |
Merienda fits an afternoon or evening snack. Boquitas sounds more informal and suits a party or a get together.
Which one should you use?
Bocadillo is the neutral word and is understood everywhere. Boquitas is the more local choice.
Did you know?
- The word boquitas is a diminutive of boca, "mouth", so it literally means "little mouths".
Examples in context
- Quiero un bocadillo antes de cenar.I want a snack before dinner.
- Pusieron boquitas para la fiesta.They put out snacks for the party.
- La merienda está lista.The snack is ready.
Example conversation
Ana and her friend Luis plan a movie night in San Salvador.
- Ana¿Qué compramos para la película?What do we buy for the movie?
- LuisUnas boquitas y algo de tomar.Some snacks and something to drink.
- AnaPerfecto, yo llevo la merienda.Perfect, I will bring the snack.
