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"Sandwich" in Spanish: sándwich
el sándwich
A sandwich is el sándwich (SAHN-weech), a masculine noun. Keep the written accent: sándwich. In Mexico a torta is often a heavier roll sandwich, not el sándwich de pan de caja.
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How to pronounce sándwich
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SAHN-weech
/ˈsan.witʃ/
SAHN-weech, two beats. Stress SAHN in sándwich. W like English w.
"Sandwich" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el sándwich | sandwich Default borrowed word. | Default borrowed word. |
| un sándwich de jamón y queso | a ham and cheese sandwich Café orders. | Café orders. |
| la torta | Mexican sandwich on a roll Heavier fillings on bolillo or telera bread. | Heavier fillings on bolillo or telera bread. |
| el emparedado | sandwich (formal / older) Less common; still understood. | Less common; still understood. |
How to use sándwich in real life
- 1At a café
Un sándwich de pollo, por favor.
A chicken sandwich, please.
Name the filling after sándwich.
- 2For a picnic
Preparo dos sándwiches para el camino.
I'm making two sandwiches for the road.
Plural is sándwiches with the accent kept on á.
- 3Choosing lunch
¿Prefieres un sándwich o una ensalada?
Do you prefer a sandwich or a salad?
El sándwich is the light café option.
Mistakes English speakers make with sándwich
Incorrect: La sándwich está fría.
Correct: El sándwich está frío.
Sándwich is masculine. Use el and frío.
Incorrect: Quiero un sandwich de atún.
Correct: Quiero un sándwich de atún.
Write sándwich with the accent when you can. Prefer Spanish sándwich over English.
Good to know
Good to knowCafés list el sándwich next to local names like torta or lonche. Careful Spanish keeps the accent: sándwich. Fillings follow de: de jamón, de atún.
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Ordering a quick lunch
ChatPal
¿Un sándwich de jamón y queso?
A ham and cheese sandwich?
You
Sí. Un sándwich sin cebolla, por favor.
Yes. A sandwich without onion, please.
ChatPal
¿Para llevar?
To go?
You
Sí, gracias.
Yes, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sandwich" in Spanish
Is sándwich masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el sándwich, un sándwich grande. Plural: los sándwiches.
Why is there an accent on sándwich?
The accent marks stress on SAHN. Careful writing keeps sándwich.
What is a torta in Mexico?
Usually a roll sandwich. A café sándwich is often sliced bread.
How do I say sandwich to go?
Un sándwich para llevar.
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