Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Slice in Spanish: Rebanada, Rodaja, Tajada
Rebanada · noun (feminine) · rreh-bah-NAH-dah
Slice has several Spanish translations depending on the shape and what is being cut: rebanada for flat slices of bread or cake, rodaja for round slices like tomato or lemon, tajada for thicker slices or wedges, and porción for servings of pizza or pie.
rreh-bah-NAH-dah / rroh-DAH-hah / tah-HAH-dah
¿Me pasas una rebanada de pan, por favor?
Can you pass me a slice of bread, please?
Slice in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for slice, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| rebanada | slice | rreh-bah-NAH-dah | Default, widely understood |
| rodaja | slice | round slice (tomato, lemon) | |
| tajada | slice | thick slice, wedge | |
| trozo | slice | piece, chunk | |
| porción | slice | slice of pizza, cake |
How Native Speakers Use Rebanada
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Bread slice
Tostó dos rebanadas de pan integral para el desayuno.
She toasted two slices of whole wheat bread for breakfast.
Rebanada is the standard word for bread slices.
Tomato round
Corta el tomate en rodajas finas para la ensalada.
Cut the tomato into thin slices for the salad.
Rodaja for circular cross-sections.
Pizza portion
Solo queda una porción de pizza en la caja.
There's only one slice of pizza left in the box.
Porción for triangular pizza slices.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Rebanada
Using rebanada for round slices
Incorrect: Dame una rebanada de limón para mi agua.
Correct: Dame una rodaja de limón para mi agua.
Rebanada implies a flat, loaf-style cut — round cross-sections of cylindrical items like lemons, cucumbers, and sausages use rodaja instead.
Using the English slice in Spanish
Incorrect: Quiero un slice de pastel.
Correct: Quiero una rebanada de pastel.
Slice is not used in Spanish — depending on what you are cutting, you need rebanada (flat), rodaja (round), tajada (thick), or porción (served piece).
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Common Questions About Slice in Spanish
- How do you say 'slice' in Spanish?
- It varies by shape: rebanada for flat slices (bread, cake), rodaja for round slices (tomato, lemon), tajada for thick slices or wedges, and porción for served slices (pizza, pie). The verb to slice is rebanar, cortar en rodajas, or cortar en tajadas.
- What is the difference between rebanada and tajada?
- Rebanada is a thin, flat slice typically cut from a loaf, while tajada is a thicker, sometimes wedge-shaped cut. In Colombia, tajada specifically refers to fried plantain slices, giving the word a regional culinary identity.
- How do you say 'a slice of pizza' in Spanish?
- A slice of pizza is una porción de pizza or una rebanada de pizza, depending on the region. In Argentina and some Latin American countries, porción is standard for pizza, while Mexico tends to use rebanada.