sándwich de pavo
/ˈsandwit͡ʃ de ˈpabo/word by word
A turkey sandwich in Spanish is sándwich de pavo.
This phrase describes a sandwich made with slices of turkey meat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sándwich (sandwich), de (of) and pavo (turkey).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a turkey sandwich can be referred to as an emparedado de pavo.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, the noun sándwich changes to sándwiches and any accompanying article or quantifier would also be pluralized.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsandwitʃ de ˈpabo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may mistakenly use guajolote (a term for turkey used in parts of Mexico) in all Spanish-speaking contexts, but pavo is the standard term for the meat used in sandwiches.
Did you know?
- The word pavo comes from the Latin word for a peacock, specifically the bird known as pavo.
- The term emparedado literally means 'walled in', referring to the bread acting as walls for the filling.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a sándwich usually refers to a cold snack, while a hot toasted version is called a bocadillo or tostado.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres un sándwich de pavo?Do you want a turkey sandwich?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants a turkey sandwich.Tatoeba #2213961 by Shishir, translation #2013863 by CK
- Vamos a prepararnos unos sándwiches de pavo para el picnic.Let's make some turkey sandwiches for the picnic.
- ¿Podrías hacerme un emparedado de pavo, por favor?Can you make me a turkey sandwich, please?
- Compré un sándwich de pavo para el almuerzo.I bought a turkey sandwich for lunch.
- El sándwich de pavo está en la cocina.The turkey sandwich is in the kitchen.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are deciding what to eat at home.
- Mateo¿Tienes hambre, Sofía?Are you hungry, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, quiero un sándwich de pavo.Yes, I want a turkey sandwich.
- MateoYo también quiero un sándwich de pavo.I want a turkey sandwich too.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo los preparo.Perfect, I will make them.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sándwich, de, pavo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pavo, sándwich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
