Emparedado is a noun.
/em.pa.ɾeˈðaðo/
Emparedado refers to a type of food typically consisting of two slices of bread with various fillings such as meat, cheese, vegetables, or spreads in between. The term is widely used in the Spanish-speaking world, primarily in both oral and written contexts. It is a common and frequently-used term in households, restaurants, and informal discussions about food. The word itself is understood in most Spanish-speaking regions, though the specific type of sandwich can vary culturally.
I want a ham and cheese sandwich.
Ella preparó un emparedado para el picnic.
She made a sandwich for the picnic.
Los emparedados de ese restaurante son deliciosos.
In Spanish, the word emparedado is not as commonly used in idiomatic expressions compared to other food-related terms. However, there are some phrases that include it or similar contexts related to sandwiches:
Voy a hacer un emparedado para almorzar.
Emparedado en la rutina - Stuck in a routine.
A veces me siento emparedado en la rutina diaria.
No solo es un emparedado - It’s not just a sandwich; it can refer to something more complex or significant.
The word emparedado stems from the Spanish verb emparedar, which means to place or enclose between two things, particularly referring to the action of putting filling between slices of bread. The prefix "em-" often denotes an action or condition, while "pared" means "wall" in Spanish, indicating the enclosing nature of the sandwich.
Synonyms: - Sandwich - Bocadillo (used in some regions, especially in Spain) - Sándwich (from English)
Antonyms: - Desemparedado (literally means not enclosed, though not commonly used as a direct antonym in culinary contexts)