medianoche

English

Etymology

From Spanish, literally "midnight", since it was served in nightclubs.

Noun

medianoche (plural medianoches)

  1. A Caribbean sandwich of roast pork, ham, mustard, Swiss cheese, and dill pickles.

Spanish

Etymology

From media, feminine of medio (“middle”), and noche (“night”). Compare Portuguese meia-noite, French minuit, Italian mezzanotte.

Noun

medianoche f (plural medianoches)

  1. midnight
    Me voy a dormir a medianoche — I go to sleep at midnight
  2. a small meat pie

Antonyms

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