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sandwich

/ˈsænwɪdʒ/

A sandwich is a food item typically consisting of vegetables, sliced cheese or meat, placed on or between slices of bread. It is a popular type of lunch food, often taken to work, school, or picnics because it is easy to carry and eat.

Ejemplos

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1

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

2

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

3

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sandwich
Verb
sandwich
Adjetivo
sandwiched
Relacionado
sandwich-maker
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Truco para recordar

Imagine the Earl of Sandwich holding two pieces of bread so he could eat with one hand while playing cards with the other.

Quiz rápido

I don't have time for a big meal, so I will just eat a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: sandwich

Ejemplos

1

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

everyday

I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.

2

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

formal

The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.

3

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

informal

Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?

4

Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.

academic

Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.

5

We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.

business

We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
sandwich
Verb
sandwich
Adjetivo
sandwiched
Relacionado
sandwich-maker

Colocaciones comunes

make a sandwich make a sandwich
chicken sandwich chicken sandwich
sandwich shop sandwich shop
toasted sandwich toasted sandwich
sandwich fillings sandwich fillings

Frases Comunes

a sandwich short of a picnic

a sandwich short of a picnic (meaning: not very intelligent)

sandwich board

sandwich board (a type of advertising sign)

knuckle sandwich

knuckle sandwich (slang for a punch)

Se confunde a menudo con

sandwich vs burger

A burger specifically uses a round bun and a grilled meat patty, whereas a sandwich uses regular bread slices.

sandwich vs bread

Bread is the material used to make the meal, while a sandwich is the completed dish with fillings.

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Notas de uso

The word is used both for the food item and as a verb meaning to squeeze something between two other things. In common speech, the 'd' is often silent.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'sandwich' as an uncountable noun; remember to say 'a sandwich' or 'some sandwiches' rather than 'a bread sandwich'.

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Truco para recordar

Imagine the Earl of Sandwich holding two pieces of bread so he could eat with one hand while playing cards with the other.

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Origen de la palabra

Named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who reportedly requested meat between bread to avoid leaving the gambling table.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: sandwiches Verb: to sandwich (between)
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Contexto cultural

The sandwich is a staple of British and American food culture, representing a quick, portable meal often eaten during short lunch breaks.

Quiz rápido

I don't have time for a big meal, so I will just eat a ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: sandwich

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cup

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glass

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fork

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spoon

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waiter

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salty

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