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masculine
el pastel
cake
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/el pasˈtel/
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How do you say pastel in Spanish?
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/el pasˈtel/
How do you pronounce pastel in Spanish?
pastel is pronounced /el pasˈtel/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El pastel delicioso que compré ayer fue muy caro.
The delicious cake that I bought yesterday was very expensive.
Este pastel chocolate es el favorito de mi hijo pequeño.
This chocolate cake is my little son's favorite.
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Why is it masculine?
Pastel is masculine in Spanish because it derives from the Latin "pastillus" (a small loaf or paste), which retained the masculine gender of its Latin source through the regular sound changes that produced the Spanish word.
What is the Spanish word for cake?
The Spanish word for cake is el pastel — masculine.
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