pastel seco
/pastel seko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dry cake" is translated into Spanish as pastel seco.
The phrase is used to describe a cake that lacks moisture and feels parched or crumbly in the mouth.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word pastel is a cognate of the English word 'pastel'. While the English term now refers mostly to soft colors or crayons, both originally share a root relating to dough or paste.
- While seco describes a dry cake, it is also a colloquial way to describe a person who is blunt or emotionally cold.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, pastel does not always mean a sweet cake and can refer to a savory meat pie.
Examples in context
- Hoy en la reunión de negocios, servieron una torta seca como postre.Today at the business meeting, they served a dry cake for dessert.
- ¡No me gusta el pastel seco! Prefiero algo más húmedo y delicioso.I don't like dry cake! I prefer something more moist and delicious.
- Este pastel seco es difícil de tragar.This dry cake is difficult to swallow.
- El pastel seco necesita un poco de leche.The dry cake needs a little milk.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are eating dessert at home.
- MateoElena, ¿qué te parece el postre?Elena, what do you think of the dessert?
- ElenaSinceramente, es un pastel seco.Honestly, it is a dry cake.
- MateoTienes razón, le falta humedad.You are right, it lacks moisture.
- ElenaTrae un vaso de agua, por favor.Bring a glass of water, please.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pastel, seco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
