bacon
“bacon” means “bacon” in Spanish (cured meat from the sides or belly of a pig).
bacon
Also: streaky bacon
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Quiero un sándwich con mucho bacon.
A1I want a sandwich with a lot of bacon.
El bacon está muy crujiente.
A2The bacon is very crispy.
Prefiero el bacon ahumado para esta receta.
B1I prefer smoked bacon for this recipe.
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Directly borrowed from the English word 'bacon', which itself comes from Old French and Germanic roots referring to the 'back' of the pig.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (modern adoption)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bacon' a real Spanish word?
Yes, it is an accepted 'extranjerismo' (loanword). It is included in the official Royal Spanish Academy dictionary, though they also suggest using 'tocino'.
Do people in Spain pronounce it like English?
Not exactly. While they know it's English, they say it with Spanish vowels: 'beh-kon'.
Can I use 'panceta' instead?
Almost always! 'Panceta' refers to pork belly. The main difference is that 'bacon' usually implies it has been smoked or processed specifically for frying.