torta
everyday, Ecuador
In Ecuador a cake is usually called a torta. The word pastel is also understood.
Meaning: sweet baked dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| torta | everyday, Ecuador |
| Pastel | also used |
A birthday cake is a torta de cumpleaños. You can ask for un pedazo de torta to get a slice.
Which one should you use?
In some other Spanish speaking countries torta means a sandwich, so torta for cake is typical of Ecuador and nearby countries.
Did you know?
- A birthday party in Ecuador almost always has a torta with candles and the song Feliz cumpleaños.
Examples in context
- Compramos una torta de chocolate.We bought a chocolate cake.
- ¿Quieres un pedazo de torta?Do you want a piece of cake?
- La torta está deliciosa.The cake is delicious.
Example conversation
Paula orders a cake at a bakery in Guayaquil.
- PaulaBuenas tardes. Quisiera una torta de chocolate.Good afternoon. I would like a chocolate cake.
- Vendedor¿Para cuántas personas?For how many people?
- PaulaPara diez, por favor.For ten, please.
