frank
“frank” means “frankfurter” in Spanish (type of sausage).
frankfurter
Also: hot dog sausage
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Voy a preparar unos franks para la cena.
B1I'm going to prepare some franks for dinner.
¿Prefieres el frank con mostaza o con ketchup?
B1Do you prefer the frankfurter with mustard or ketchup?
Compramos un paquete de franks para la parrillada.
B2We bought a pack of franks for the barbecue.
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Words that translate to "frank" in Spanish:
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If a friend in Spain says, 'Vamos a comer unos franks,' what are they most likely suggesting?
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This is a modern loanword, a shortening of 'frankfurter', which comes from the German city of Frankfurt, where this type of sausage originated.
First recorded: 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'frank' a real Spanish word? My dictionary doesn't show it.
'Frank' is not a traditional Spanish word. It's a loanword from English, which itself comes from German ('frankfurter'). It's used informally in some places as a nickname for a hot dog sausage. The proper and most common Spanish word is 'salchicha'.
How do I say someone is 'frank' (honest) in Spanish?
To say someone is frank or honest, you would use the Spanish adjective 'franco' (for a man) or 'franca' (for a woman). For example, 'Él es muy franco' means 'He is very frank'.