torta
Chile
In Chile a cake is a torta, especially a layered or birthday cake. A plain loaf-style cake is a queque.
Meaning: sweet baked dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| torta | Chile |
| Queque | plain cake |
Which one should you use?
Torta is for celebrations and layered cakes. Queque is a simple sponge cake that people have with tea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile pastel is not a cake. For example, pastel de choclo is a baked corn and meat dish.
Did you know?
- Pastel de choclo in Chile is a savory corn pie, so pastel does not mean a sweet cake there.
Examples in context
- Compramos una torta para el cumpleaños.We bought a cake for the birthday.
- Hice un queque de vainilla.I made a vanilla cake.
Example conversation
Daniela buys a birthday cake at a bakery in Viña del Mar.
- DanielaBuenas tardes. Quiero una torta de chocolate.Good afternoon. I want a chocolate cake.
- Pastelero¿Para cuántas personas?For how many people?
- DanielaPara diez, por favor.For ten, please.
