repostería
/reposteɾia/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'baking' can be translated into Spanish as repostería.
The term repostería refers to pastry or patisserie and encompasses the act of baking. If you wish to describe the general action of cooking in the oven, you can use the phrase Cocinar al horno. To express the specific act of baking, the verb Hornear is a common way to do so.
Meaning: action in which something is baked (noun)
Which one should you use?
In English, 'baking' can refer to any food cooked in an oven. However, repostería specifically refers to the art of making pastries, sweets and desserts.
How do you pronounce it?
/reposteɾia/
Did you know?
- The word repostería is built from the root repostero, which historically refers to a person who provides supplies or provisions for a household or a court.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a repostería, you might be directed to a physical shop rather than a process, as the word can mean 'pastry shop' as well as the art of baking.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, repostería is often distinguished from pastelería. While they overlap, repostería can sometimes imply a more artisan or home-style approach to desserts.
Examples in context
- La elaboración culinaria en el horno requiere precisión y paciencia.Culinary preparation in the oven requires precision and patience.
- La repostería es su pasión.Baking is her passion.
- Me encanta la repostería creativa.I love creative baking.
- Ella estudia repostería en la escuela.She studies baking at school.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their skills in the kitchen.
- Daniel¿Te gusta la repostería, Elena?Do you like baking, Elena?
- ElenaSí, me encanta hacer pasteles.Yes, I love making cakes.
- DanielYo soy muy malo en la repostería.I am very bad at baking.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, yo te enseño.Don't worry, I will teach you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
