torta
everyday, Argentina
In Argentina a cake is torta, usually with the article una. A plain sponge cake is bizcochuelo, and tarta means a tart or pie, often savory.
Meaning: sweet baked dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| torta | everyday, Argentina |
| bizcochuelo | sponge cake |
| tarta | tart or pie |
A birthday cake is una torta de cumpleaños. Slices of cake are porciones de torta.
Which one should you use?
Do not confuse torta with tarta. Tarta de jamón y queso is a savory pie and not a sweet cake.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain the word for cake is usually tarta or pastel. In Mexico torta is a sandwich. In Argentina torta is the cake.
Did you know?
- Dulce de leche is a favorite filling for Argentine cakes.
Examples in context
- Hice una torta de chocolate para tu cumpleaños.I made a chocolate cake for your birthday.
- ¿Querés una porción de torta?Do you want a slice of cake?
Example conversation
Rocío and her aunt Marta decide on dessert in Marta's kitchen in Tucumán.
- Marta¿Querés un pedazo de torta?Do you want a piece of cake?
- RocíoSí, ¿de qué es?Yes, what kind is it?
- MartaDe dulce de leche.Dulce de leche.
