How to Say "pancake" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pancake” is “panqueque” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero comer un panqueque con dulce de leche.
I want to eat a pancake with milk caramel.
La masa del panqueque tiene que ser muy fina.
The pancake batter needs to be very thin.
Aprendí a dar vuelta los panqueques en el aire.
I learned how to flip pancakes in the air.
It's always masculine
Even though it ends in 'e,' this word is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el panqueque'.
Plural form
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' at the end: 'los panqueques'.
Confusing styles
Mistake: “Using 'panqueque' in Spain to order American-style thick pancakes.”
Correction: In Spain, use 'tortitas' for thick pancakes. In Argentina or Chile, 'panqueque' is usually thin like a crêpe.
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