sandwich
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
3 de 5I 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.
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.
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
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
I usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
everydayI usually pack a ham and cheese sandwich for my lunch at work.
The catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
formalThe catering staff will provide a selection of gourmet sandwiches for the conference attendees.
Do you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
informalDo you want to grab a quick sandwich at the cafe?
Research indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.
academicResearch indicates that the average sandwich consumed by students contains high levels of sodium.
We need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.
businessWe need to finalize the sandwich platter order for the afternoon client meeting.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
A burger specifically uses a round bun and a grilled meat patty, whereas a sandwich uses regular bread slices.
Bread is the material used to make the meal, while a sandwich is the completed dish with fillings.
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.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'sandwich' as an uncountable noun; remember to say 'a sandwich' or 'some sandwiches' rather than 'a bread sandwich'.
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.
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
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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