How to pronounce “bandeja paisa”
Hear how “bandeja paisa (hearty Colombian platter)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
bandeja paisabahn-DEH-hah PYE-sah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | hearty Colombian platter |
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| Syllables | ban · de · ja pai · sa (5) |
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| IPA | /ban.ˈde.xa ˈpaj.sa/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La bandeja paisa es un plato muy grande.Bandeja paisa is a very big dish.
Pedí una bandeja paisa en Medellín.I ordered a bandeja paisa in Medellín.
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