tarta de cereza
/taɾta de θeɾeθa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cherry pie' is translated into Spanish as tarta de cereza.
tarta de cereza refers to the dessert known as a cherry pie.
Meaning: pie (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tarta (tart/cake), de (of) and cereza (cherry), literally meaning 'tart of cherry'.
Which one should you use?
While tarta de cereza is common in Spain, pastel de cereza is often used in many parts of Latin America to refer to the same dessert.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, 'cherry pie' can be referred to as torta de cereza. In Mexico, a popular translation for 'cherry pie' is pay de cereza.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun tarta to tartas.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾta de θeɾeθa/
Did you know?
- While tarta means 'pie' or 'cake' in this context, in some Spanish-speaking regions, a torta can refer to a sandwich made with a crusty roll.
- The Spanish word for cherry, cereza, is a distant relative of the English word 'cherry' through a long journey from Ancient Greek.
- In Spain, the word tarta is used for both a sweet pie and a layered cake, unlike English which distinguishes between 'tart' and 'cake'.
Examples in context
- La tarta de cereza está deliciosa.The cherry pie is delicious.
- ¿Quieres un trozo de tarta de cereza?Do you want a piece of cherry pie?
- Compré una tarta de cereza para el postre.I bought a cherry pie for dessert.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are sharing dessert at a cafe.
- MateoSofía, ¿te gusta la tarta de cereza?Sofía, do you like cherry pie?
- SofíaSí, es mi postre favorito.Yes, it is my favorite dessert.
- MateoEntonces, vamos a pedir otra tarta de cereza.Then, let's order another cherry pie.
- Sofía¡Perfecto, Mateo!Perfect, Mateo!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cereza, de, tarta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
