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Thomas · 06-20-2009, 10:13 AM

How about "torta italiana"? The Mexican "torta" is already a cousin to the submarine. Calling it a "torta italiana" would certainly describe it well. I don't think there is anything wrong with calling it a "submarine" or "submarino", adding an explanation or description to the name. Are you going to use a photo of the "torta"? That might be a good idea. Remember that the word will have different meanings to different nationalities. For some it means a type of cake.

The best "torta" I ever ate was at a Korean-owned Mexican fastfood joint in Montebello (just east of East Los Angeles). The owner explained that he had gone from Mexican restaurant to Mexican restaurant, ordering, eating, and comparing the "tortas" he found. He then combined the best features of all. His creation was outstanding!

06-20-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
Thomas Contributing User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Santo Domingo de Heredia, Costa Rica Age: 66 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 328	Re: �Como se dice Submarine Sandwich? How about "torta italiana"? The Mexican "torta" is already a cousin to the submarine. Calling it a "torta italiana" would certainly describe it well. I don't think there is anything wrong with calling it a "submarine" or "submarino", adding an explanation or description to the name. Are you going to use a photo of the "torta"? That might be a good idea. Remember that the word will have different meanings to different nationalities. For some it means a type of cake. The best "torta" I ever ate was at a Korean-owned Mexican fastfood joint in Montebello (just east of East Los Angeles). The owner explained that he had gone from Mexican restaurant to Mexican restaurant, ordering, eating, and comparing the "tortas" he found. He then combined the best features of all. His creation was outstanding!