From Spanish fiambre, 'cold cooked food or cold cuts', plus the noun-forming suffix -era.
From Spanish fiambre, 'cold cooked food or cold cuts', plus the noun-forming suffix -era.
What does fiambrera usually mean?
It usually means a close-fitting lunch box or food container.
Is fiambrera feminine?
Yes. It is la fiambrera, and the regular plural is las fiambreras.
How is fiambrera pronounced?
It is pronounced /fjamˈbɾeɾa/ in the broad pronunciation used here.
What is the difference between fiambrera and lonchera?
Both can mean a lunch box. Fiambrera is especially common in Spain, while lonchera is widespread in the Americas.
Does fiambrera have regional meanings?
Yes. It can name food-storage fixtures, a deli slicer in Argentina, an insect screen in Uruguay, and a female food seller in Ecuador.
Where does fiambrera come from?
It is formed from fiambre, meaning cold cooked food or cold cuts, and the suffix -era.