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sandwich

/ˈsɛndwitʃ/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

sandwich

  • a sandwich, typically made with sliced soft bread (pan carré)

In a sentence

Per pranzo ho mangiato solo un sandwich veloce.

For lunch I only ate a quick sandwich.

Vuoi un sandwich al formaggio o al tonno?

Do you want a cheese sandwich or a tuna one?

Il bar serve deliziosi sandwich caldi.

The bar serves delicious hot sandwiches.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
sandwichmasculine · singular
sandwichmasculine · plural
sandwichmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable in Italian: 'il sandwich', 'i sandwich'.
  • Often refers specifically to sliced-loaf sandwiches; a crusty roll sandwich is usually 'panino'.

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