pasteles
/pasteles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cakes" is translated to Spanish as pasteles.
pasteles is a common word for cakes, but in many Spanish-speaking regions it can also mean "pastries".
Which one should you use?
While pasteles is a general term for decorated cakes or pastries, bizcochos is often used specifically for sponge cakes or light, airy cakes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Spain, tarta is used instead of pastel or bizcocho to refer to cakes.
How does it change in a sentence?
pasteles is the plural form of pastel, which is the singular form meaning "cake".
How do you pronounce it?
/pasteles/
Did you know?
- In some culinary contexts, pasteles can refer to specific regional tamales wrapped in dough, particularly in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
- In some regions, calling a cake a torta is the standard, but in other countries, a torta is a traditional sandwich on a crusty roll.
- The word bizcocho comes from the Latin 'bis coctus', which literally means 'twice cooked' to ensure the cake lasted longer.
Examples in context
- ¿Van a comerse estos pasteles?Are you going to eat these cakes?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is going to eat these pasteles.Tatoeba #8760609 by Shishir, translation #9732602 by DJ_Saidez
- También me gustan los pasteles.I also like cakes.This sentence is useful for expressing that you also like pasteles.Tatoeba #1712284 by teskmon, translation #1523616 by CM
- No me gusta ninguno de los pasteles.I like neither of the cakes.This sentence is useful for saying you like neither of the pasteles.Tatoeba #1513215 by marcelostockle, translation #254116 by shekitten
- Nos encantaría ofrecer una variedad de pasteles para el evento.We would love to offer a variety of cakes for the event.
- Para la celebración, hemos encargado algunos bizcochos deliciosos.For the celebration, we have ordered some delicious cakes.
- Voy a hacer unas deliciosas tortas para el cumpleaños de mi sobrina.I'm going to make some delicious cakes for my niece's birthday.
- He probado un pastel delicioso de chocolate en esa pastelería.I have tried a delicious chocolate cake in that bakery.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are at a bakery.
- AlejandroMira cuántos pasteles hay aquí.Look how many cakes there are here.
- LucíaSí, todos se ven deliciosos.Yes, they all look delicious.
- Alejandro¿Quieres comprar algunos pasteles?Do you want to buy some cakes?
- LucíaSolo uno para compartir, Alejandro.Just one to share, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
