pastel de terciopelo
/pastel de teɾθjopelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "velvet cake" is translated into Spanish as pastel de terciopelo.
pastel de terciopelo refers to a cake characterized by a smooth, fine texture and a rich flavor.
How do you pronounce it?
/pastel de teɾθjopelo/
Did you know?
- The word terciopelo is a compound of the word tercio, meaning 'third', and pelo, meaning 'hair'.
- While pastel de terciopelo is the translation, most Spanish speakers in the Americas refer to this specific dessert as 'Red Velvet' using the English name.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, pastel can refer to any cake, but in others, like Spain, it often refers specifically to a small pastry or cake.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at a bakery choosing a dessert.
- DanielSofía, ¿qué pastel prefieres tú?Sofía, which cake do you prefer?
- SofíaMe gustaría probar el pastel de terciopelo.I would like to try the velvet cake.
- DanielParece una excelente elección.That seems like an excellent choice.
- SofíaSí, el pastel de terciopelo es mi favorito.Yes, velvet cake is my favorite.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, pastel, terciopelo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
