corteza
/koɾˈteθa/feminine
In Spanish, the word for the crust of bread or pizza can be expressed in several ways. If unsure, use corteza. Wiktionary also lists pan and repulgue.
Meaning: bread foundation of pizza (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corteza | /koɾˈteθa/ /koɾˈtesa/ |
feminine |
| pan | /ˈpan/ | masculine |
| repulgue | /repulɡe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the bread foundation of pizza.
How does it change in a sentence?
corteza is a feminine noun and requires feminine articles such as la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈteθa/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, the art of the repulgue is so important that the pattern of the crust can signal the filling inside the empanada.
- The word corteza shares the same Latin root as the English anatomical term 'cortex' used to describe the outer layer of the brain.
- The word corteza can be used in a culinary context to describe the crispy skin of roasted pork.
Examples in context
- La corteza está crujiente.The crust is crunchy.This sentence is useful for describing the texture of the corteza.Tatoeba #6819274 by arh, translation #13043962 by araneo
- Yo le quito la corteza al pan.I cut the crust off the bread.This sentence shows how to describe removing the pan's crust.Tatoeba #6819252 by arh, translation #9524874 by DJ_Saidez
- A mí no me gusta la corteza del pan.I don't like bread crust.This sentence expresses a preference regarding the pan's crust.Tatoeba #6819251 by arh, translation #8926669 by CK
- Me encanta el pan con una corteza crujiente.I love bread with a crunchy crust.
- El borde de la pizza está bien dorado.The pizza crust is nicely golden.
- Este pan tiene una costra deliciosa.This bread has a delicious crust.
- Esta tarta tiene una masa deliciosa y tierna.This tart has a delicious and tender crust.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are eating dinner at a pizzeria.
- Mateo¿Qué te parece la corteza de la pizza, Lucía?What do you think of the pizza crust, Lucía?
- LucíaMe encanta, la corteza está perfecta.I love it, the crust is perfect.
- MateoA mí también me gusta mucho.I like it a lot too.
- LucíaEs la mejor pizza que hemos comido.It is the best pizza we have eaten.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crust” translations and entries corteza, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corteza, pan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
