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Pan

Bread

Beginnernoun

Definition

A staple food made from flour and water, baked in an oven.

Example

Compré pan fresco en la panadería.

I bought fresh bread at the bakery.

Etymology

'Pan' originates from the Latin 'panis', meaning bread. It has remained an essential food term in the Spanish language, symbolizing sustenance.

How & Where It’s Used

'Pan' is used commonly in both spoken and written formats, recognized in culinary and social contexts across all Spanish-speaking regions.

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