pangelín (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/panxeˈlin/

Translation Options

• Pangelín

Meaning

"Pangelín" in Spanish is a term used mainly in South America. It refers to a type of small bread roll, often sweet and soft. This word is mostly used in informal settings or when referring to traditional or local baked goods. It is more commonly used in oral speech than in written context due to its colloquial nature.

Example Sentences

1. Me encanta desayunar con un pangelín en las mañanas. (I love to have a pangelín for breakfast in the mornings.)
2. ¿Podrías traerme un pangelín de la panadería? (Could you bring me a pangelín from the bakery?)

Idiomatic Expressions

• Estar en pangelín: To be in a good mood or feeling happy.

  • Example: Después de recibir esa noticia, estaba en pangelín todo el día. (After receiving that news, I was in a good mood all day.)

• Ir por pangelines: To go out to have a good time or enjoy oneself.

  • Example: Este sábado iremos por pangelines con los amigos. (This Saturday we will go out to have a good time with friends.)

Etymology

The exact etymology of "pangelín" is not clear, but it is believed to have originated in South America as a colloquial term for a small bread roll.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: bollo, pancito, pan dulce (bread roll, sweet bread)
• Antonyms: This term is quite specific and does not have direct antonyms that carry the same meaning.