pastel de pavo
/pastel de pabo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "turkey pot pie" is translated into Spanish as pastel de pavo.
pastel de pavo refers to a savory pie filled with pieces of turkey and vegetables in a creamy sauce.
Did you know?
- The word pavo comes from the Latin word for peacock. When turkeys were first brought to Europe from the Americas, they were confused with peacocks because of their similar appearance.
- In Spanish, the word pavo is used as a slang term for a naive or gullible person. Someone who is easily tricked is often described as being a pavo.
- While pastel de pavo describes the dish, a similar savory filling wrapped in dough is called an empanada, a staple food across Spain and Latin America.
Examples in context
- Me encanta este pastel de pavo.I love this turkey pot pie.
- ¿Quieres probar mi pastel de pavo?Do you want to try my turkey pot pie?
- El pastel de pavo está muy caliente.The turkey pot pie is very hot.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are having lunch at home.
- DanielMaría, ¿te gusta el pastel de pavo?María, do you like the turkey pot pie?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, es delicioso.Yes, Daniel, it is delicious.
- DanielMe alegra que te guste.I'm glad you like it.
- María¿Puedo comer un poco más?Can I eat a little more?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pastel, pavo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
