Bocadillo etymology

Spanish

Spanish word bocadillo comes from Spanish -illo (Added to masculine nouns to denote a diminutive form.), Spanish bocado (Bit. Mouthful. Snack.)

Etymology of bocadillo

Detailed word origin of bocadillo

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-illo Spanish (es) Added to masculine nouns to denote a diminutive form.
bocado Spanish (es) Bit. Mouthful. Snack.
bocadillo Spanish (es) (Spain) sandwich. (comics) speech bubble (rounded outline, containing words, representing speech). Snack.