How to Say "mini-sandwich" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mini-sandwich” is “pulga” — B1 level.
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nounB1informal
a very small appetizer sandwich
Examples
Pedimos dos pulgas de jamón.
We ordered two ham mini-sandwiches.
La pulga de tortilla es mi favorita.
The tortilla mini-sandwich is my favorite.
Es una pulga, no un bocadillo entero.
It's a mini-sandwich, not a whole sub.
Size Suffix Not Needed
Even though 'pulga' is already small, people rarely use 'pulguita' for the sandwich. The word 'pulga' itself implies it is a bite-sized snack.
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