Panqueque (en. Pancake)
/pankeke/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Flat, round dessert made with flour, eggs, and milk.
Pancakes can be served with honey or fruit.
Los panqueques se pueden servir con miel o frutas.
Typical food in the breakfasts of various countries.
In the United States, it is common to eat pancakes with syrup.
En Estados Unidos, es común comer panqueques con sirope.
Preparation that can be sweet or savory, depending on the ingredients.
Potato pancakes are a popular dish in some regions.
El panqueque de patatas es un plato popular en algunas regiones.
Etymology
The term comes from the French 'pancake', which refers to a flat cake.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to waver
Colloquial term meaning to become soft or weak.
panquequearse
to make pancakes
To prepare pancakes as part of the meal.
hacer panqueques
Related Words
small cake
Small tortilla made with flour.
tortita
crepe
Thinner and more elaborate pancake, generally French.
crepe
syrup
Sweet substance that can be used to accompany pancakes.
sirope
Slang Meanings
A person who is easily influenced.
Don't be a waver and stand up for your opinion.
No seas panqueque y defiende tu opinión.
Someone who is weak or not firm in decisions.
He is a waver; he never makes a clear decision.
Es un panqueque; nunca toma una decisión clara.