tarta de queso con fresas
/taɾta de keso kon fɾesas/from spelling rules
Strawberry cheesecake in Spanish is tarta de queso con fresas.
The phrase refers to a dessert consisting of a cheesecake base topped with strawberries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tarta de queso con fresas is composed of tarta (tart or cake), de queso (of cheese) and con fresas (with strawberries).
Which one should you use?
While tarta de queso con fresas is the default, pastel de queso con fresas is a common alternative used in many Latin American countries. You may also see tarta de fresas con queso, which literally translates to 'strawberry tart with cheese'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the phrase Torta de Queso con Frutillas is used. In Mexico, the expression Pay de Queso y Fresas is used to describe this dessert.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase tarta de fresas con queso is also used, which literally translates to 'strawberry tart with cheese'.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a tarta de queso refers to a baked cake, while in others it can describe a cold, no-bake dessert made with gelatin.
- In Mexico, you might encounter the word pay to describe this dessert, which is a phonetic adaptation of the English word 'pie'.
- The word queso shares its ancient roots with the English word 'cheese', both descending from the Latin word cāseus.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la tarta de queso con fresas.I love strawberry cheesecake.
- ¿Quieres probar la tarta de queso con fresas?Do you want to try the strawberry cheesecake?
- La tarta de queso con fresas está muy rica.The strawberry cheesecake is very delicious.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are at a dessert cafe.
- Javier¿Qué quieres pedir, Elena?What do you want to order, Elena?
- ElenaVoy a pedir la tarta de queso con fresas.I am going to order the strawberry cheesecake.
- Javier¡Qué buena idea! Esa tarta es mi favorita.What a great idea! That cheesecake is my favorite.
- ElenaEntonces, pediré una para compartir.Then, I will order one to share.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, de, queso, tarta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
