pastel de terciopelo rojo
/pastel de teɾθjopelo ɾoxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "red velvet cake" is translated into Spanish as pastel de terciopelo rojo.
This phrase refers to a cocoa-flavored cake with a red color and a smooth texture, which is typically topped with cream cheese frosting.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a literal translation of the English phrase: pastel means cake, de means of, terciopelo means velvet and rojo means red.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is more common to use tarta de terciopelo rojo instead of using pastel for this type of dessert.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase pastel de terciopelo rojo, the adjective rojo (red) modifies the noun terciopelo (velvet) rather than the cake itself, though the intended meaning remains the same.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastel de teɾθjopelo ɾoxo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word terciopelo for 'velvet' is a compound of tercio, meaning 'third', and pelo, meaning 'hair'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the concept of a 'red velvet cake' is a modern import, and the phrase pastel de terciopelo rojo is often used only in translated menus or specialty bakeries.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word pastel can refer to any type of cake, but it can also specifically refer to a small savory pastry.
Examples in context
- ¡Horneé un rico pastel de terciopelo rojo para la fiesta de esta noche!I baked a delicious red velvet cake for the party tonight!
- ¿Quieres un pedazo de pastel de terciopelo rojo?Would you like a slice of red velvet cake?
- ¡Celebremos con un bizcocho de terciopelo rojo casero!Let's celebrate with a homemade red velvet cake!
- Quiero un pastel de terciopelo rojo.I want a red velvet cake.
- El pastel de terciopelo rojo es delicioso.The red velvet cake is delicious.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a bakery.
- ElenaMira, tienen pastel de terciopelo rojo hoy.Look, they have red velvet cake today.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Me encanta ese pastel.That's great! I love that cake.
- Elena¿Quieres comprar un trozo, Javier?Do you want to buy a piece, Javier?
- JavierSí, por favor, vamos a pedirlo.Yes, please, let's order it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pastel, rojo, terciopelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
