Bread in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'bread' is 'pan', pronounced pahn (IPA: /pan/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: panes).
Pronunciation: pahn
| Spanish | pan |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pahn · /pan/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | panes |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pan'
- Compro pan fresco en la panadería todas las mañanas.
I buy fresh bread at the bakery every morning. - ¿Nos trae más pan, por favor?
Could you bring us more bread, please? - Este pan está recién salido del horno.
This bread is fresh out of the oven. - En mi familia, nadie empieza a comer hasta que hay pan en la mesa.
In my family, nobody starts eating until there is bread on the table.
Common Phrases with 'pan'
- ser pan comido
to be a piece of cake (very easy) - ser más bueno que el pan
to be as good as gold (a very kind person) - ganarse el pan
to earn one's living (one's bread)
How to Use 'pan'
'Pan' is usually uncountable like in English; use 'un pan' for a loaf or roll and 'panes' for different types or multiple loaves. The bakery is 'panadería' and the baker 'panadero'.
Regional note: Bread types vary by country: 'bolillo' (Mexico), 'marraqueta' (Chile), 'baguette/barra' (Spain), 'pan francés' (Peru, parts of Central America).
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Bread' in Spanish is 'pan', pronounced pahn.
It is spelled p-a-n.
'Pan' is masculine: you say 'el pan'.
The plural of 'pan' is 'panes'.
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