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

Part of Speech

• Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/sanˈdwitʃ/

Translation Options into English

• Sandwich

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, the term "sandwich" refers to a food item consisting of two slices of bread with various fillings, such as meat, cheese, vegetables, spreads, etc. It is commonly used in various contexts, both in everyday conversation and written texts, such as menus or recipe books. The term is fairly popular, especially in urban areas, and is often used more in oral speech, particularly in informal contexts.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a preparar un sandwich para el almuerzo.

2. I'm going to prepare a sandwich for lunch.

3. Ella prefiere un sandwich de pollo en lugar de uno de jamón.

4. She prefers a chicken sandwich instead of a ham one.

5. ¿Quieres acompañar tu smoothie con un sandwich?

6. Would you like to have a sandwich with your smoothie?

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "sandwich" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish unlike some other food items. However, it can be part of informal phrases or humor.

1. Estar entre dos sandwiches (to be between two sandwiches)
2. This expression refers to being in a difficult situation, similar to "to be caught between a rock and a hard place."

3. Example: "Al tener que elegir entre dos trabajos, estoy entre dos sandwiches."

   • "Having to choose between two jobs, I am caught between a rock and a hard place."

4. Hacer sandwich (to make a sandwich)

5. This phrase is used humorously to describe when someone is stuck between two people or opinions.

6. Example: "Durante la discusión, me sentí como un sandwich en esta pelea."

   • "During the argument, I felt like a sandwich in this fight."

7. Un sandwich mal armado (a poorly made sandwich)

8. This refers metaphorically to something that is disorganized or lacking structure.
9. Example: "El proyecto se ha vuelto un sandwich mal armado, hay que reorganizarlo."
   • "The project has become a poorly made sandwich; we need to reorganize it."

Etymology

The word "sandwich" comes from the English term of the same spelling, which is said to have originated from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who is reputed to have ordered his meat to be served between two pieces of bread so he could eat while playing cards. The term was borrowed into Spanish in the 19th century.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Bocadillo: Typically used in Spain, referring to a sandwich made with a crusty roll.

• Emparedado: A more formal term for sandwich, used across various Spanish-speaking countries.

• Antonyms:

• Plato (dish): Refers to a proper dish or meal, as opposed to something served as a sandwich.
• Comida (food): A general term that encompasses all types of food, not specifically sandwiches.