pan
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “pan” mean in English?
bread
Example sentences
Como pan con mantequilla.
I eat bread with butter.
Compro pan en la panadería.
I buy bread at the bakery.
El pan está caliente.
The bread is hot.
How to use it
Pan means 'bread'. Masculine: el pan. Generally uncountable; for a loaf use 'una barra de pan' (Spain) or 'un pan' for a unit.
Common mistake
Pan is generally uncountable like 'bread'. To pluralise meaningfully use 'panes' for different types or loaves: 'panes integrales' (wholemeal breads).