pastel de carne
/pastel de kaɾne/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pot pie" is translated into Spanish as pastel de carne.
The phrase is used to refer to a pot pie.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastel de kaɾne/
Did you know?
- The word carne comes from the Latin 'carnem', meaning 'flesh'. This is why it appears in English loanwords like 'carnivore' or 'carnival', which originally referred to the 'farewell to meat' before Lent.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a pastel, you might receive a sweet sponge cake rather than a savory meat pie.
- In some Latin American countries, pastel de carne refers to a layered casserole with mashed potatoes on top, which is closer to a 'Shepherd's Pie' than a traditional crusty pot pie.
Example conversation
María and Javier are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- MaríaTengo hambre, ¿qué vamos a comer hoy?I'm hungry, what are we going to eat today?
- JavierTengo un pastel de carne en el horno.I have a pot pie in the oven.
- María¡Qué rico! Me encanta el pastel de carne.How delicious! I love pot pie.
- JavierEstará listo en diez minutos, María.It will be ready in ten minutes, María.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pastel de carne, 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.
