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noun

la loncha

slice

Definition & meaning

  • Thin slice: A thin, flat piece of food, typically cut from a larger piece of meat, cheese, or sometimes fruit or vegetables. For example, a slice of ham or cheese.
  • Colloquial (Spain): In some contexts, it can refer to a very thin or slight person, though this is less common than the culinary usage.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la loncha). It is commonly used in Spain, whereas in many Latin American countries, the word rebanada or tajada is preferred.
  • Origin: The word is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be related to the late Latin longea, a derivative of longus (long), suggesting the shape of the slice.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms:

    • Rebanada : The most general term for a slice of bread or other food.
    • Tajada : Often refers to a thicker slice or a piece cut from a larger whole.
    • Filete : Specifically used for a slice of meat or fish.
    • Lámina : Used when the slice is extremely thin, like a sheet.

  • Antonyms:

    • Bloque : A solid, thick mass or block of a substance.
    • Pieza : The whole, uncut item from which a slice would be taken.

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Examples

Quiero una loncha de queso.noun

I want a slice of cheese.

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