noun
pepito
Pepito (noun) means a sandwich, popular across Latin America and originating in Spain, typically filled with beef, pork, or chicken. Example: “The food truck was famous for its grilled pepito sandwiches.”
noun
1
A sandwich, popular across Latin America and originating in Spain, typically filled with beef, pork, or chicken.
"The food truck was famous for its grilled pepito sandwiches."
2
A small nugget of gold.
"The miner pocketed a small pepito he had panned from the stream."
How to use pepito
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to a Spanish/Latin American meat sandwich; occasionally used for a gold nugget.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Spanish, a diminutive form related to "pepita".
Rhymes for pepito
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What does “pepito” mean?
The word “pepito” means a sandwich, popular across Latin America and originating in Spain, typically filled with beef, pork, or chicken. In plain terms, usually refers to a Spanish/Latin American meat sandwich; occasionally used for a gold nugget.
How do you use “pepito” in a sentence?
Here is “pepito” used in a sentence: “The food truck was famous for its grilled pepito sandwiches.”
What part of speech is “pepito”?
“Pepito” is a noun.
Where does the word “pepito” come from?
The word “pepito” comes from Spanish. From Spanish, a diminutive form related to "pepita".
How many meanings does “pepito” have?
“Pepito” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sandwich, popular across Latin America and originating in Spain, typically filled with beef, pork, or chicken.
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