medianoche

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English

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Etymology

From Spanish medianoche (“midnight”), since it was served in nightclubs.

Noun

medianoche (plural medianoches)

  1. A Caribbean sandwich of roast pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.

Spanish

Etymology

From media, feminine of medio (“middle”), and noche (“night”). Compare Portuguese meia-noite, French minuit, Italian mezzanotte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /medjaˈnot͡ʃe/
  • Audio (Spain):(file)
  • Rhymes: -otʃe
  • Syllabification: me‧dia‧no‧che

Noun

medianoche f (plural medianoches)

  1. midnight
    Antonym: mediodía
    Me voy a dormir a medianoche ― I go to sleep at midnight
  2. a small meat pie
  3. (Cuba) a type of sandwich with spherical shaped roles and meats ranging from Sobrasada sausage, York ham or chorizo, containing cheese and even sometimes pieces of a Spanish omelette
  4. (Cuba) a roll used for said sandwich
  5. (Mexico) hot dog bun

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