guinda del pastel
/ɡinda del pastel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cherry on top" is translated into Spanish as guinda del pastel.
This idiom refers to an extra benefit or detail that makes a good situation even better. However, it can also be used sarcastically to describe the final bad thing in a series of misfortunes.
Which one should you use?
In Latin American countries, the informal expression La cereza del pastel is used to refer to an extra special touch.
Is it said differently in some regions?
La cereza del pastel is used in Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the phrase is almost always used with the definite article la at the beginning.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡinda del pastel/
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Examples in context
- Nuestra empresa ganó el contrato y, para la guinda del pastel, también nos otorgaron un bono adicional.Our company won the contract, and to top it all off, we were also granted an additional bonus.
- Nos divertimos mucho en el concierto y, para rematar, conocimos a nuestro cantante favorito en persona. ¡Fue la cereza del pastel!We had a great time at the concert, and to top it all off, we met our favorite singer in person. It was the cherry on top!
- Su excelente servicio fue la guinda del pastel.Their excellent service was the cherry on top.
- Ese ascenso es la guinda del pastel.That promotion is the cherry on top.
- Ganar el torneo fue la guinda del pastel.Winning the tournament was the cherry on top.
- Tener un coche nuevo es la guinda del pastel.Having a new car is the cherry on top.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing her recent success at work.
- Alejandro¿Te dieron un bono extra por el proyecto?Did they give you an extra bonus for the project?
- LucíaSí, y ese bono es la guinda del pastel.Yes, and that bonus is the cherry on top.
- Alejandro¡Qué alegría por ti, Lucía!I'm so happy for you, Lucía!
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Alejandro.Thank you very much, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, guinda, pastel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
