Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

panqueca

noun
/pahn-KEH-kah/
Definition
A type of flat cake made from batter, usually cooked on a frying pan or griddle.
Examples
  • She made a delicious panqueca for breakfast with fresh berries.
  • The restaurant is famous for its savory panquecas filled with cheese and spinach.
  • For dessert, we enjoyed a sweet panqueca drizzled with honey.
Meaning
Panqueca refers to a pancake in Portuguese, often filled with various sweet or savory fillings.
Synonyms
  • pancake
  • crepe
  • flatbread