pastel
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “pastel” mean in English?
the cake
the cake (masc)
Example sentences
Hago un pastel de cumpleaños.
I'm making a birthday cake.
El pastel está delicioso.
The cake is delicious.
Compro pasteles en la pastelería.
I buy cakes at the bakery.
How to use it
Pastel means 'cake' (Spain). Masculine: el pastel. Plural pasteles (-es). LA often uses torta or queque.
Common mistake
Spain: pastel. LA: torta (most countries) or queque (some Caribbean/Central American). Pastelería is the cake/pastry shop.