bocata

el bocata(
boh
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kah
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tah
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. sandwich
En el colegio solía llevarme un bocata de chorizo para comérmelo en el recreo.I used to bring a chorizo sandwich to school to eat during the break.
b. sub
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Si te has quedado con hambre, puedo hacerte un bocata.If you're still hungry, I can make you a sub.
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