bizcocho
“bizcocho” means “sponge cake” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sponge cake
Also: pound cake, cake
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Mi abuela hizo un bizcocho de limón para la merienda.
A1My grandmother made a lemon sponge cake for the afternoon snack.
El secreto de un buen bizcocho es batir bien los huevos.
B1The secret to a good sponge cake is beating the eggs well.
Este bizcocho está muy esponjoso y tierno.
A2This sponge cake is very fluffy and tender.
hottie
Also: cutie
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¡Mira a ese chico! Es un bizcocho.
B2Look at that guy! He's a hottie.
Hola, bizcocho, ¿cómo estás?
B2Hey, cutie, how are you?
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Quick Quiz: bizcocho
Question 1 of 3
If you are in Spain and you order a 'bizcocho', what will you likely receive?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'bis' (twice) and 'coctus' (cooked). Originally, it referred to bread that was baked twice to make it very dry and hard so it would last a long time on sea voyages.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bizcocho' and 'pastel'?
In most places, 'bizcocho' is the sponge part of the cake (the bread-like part), while 'pastel' or 'tarta' is the whole finished product with frosting, fillings, and decorations.
Is 'bizcocho' always sweet?
Yes, in modern Spanish it almost always refers to a sweet baked good, though its historical ancestor was a hard, dry bread used by sailors.
Can I use 'bizcocho' for a brownie?
Not really. A brownie is too dense and specific. Spanish speakers usually just use the English word 'brownie' or call it 'bizcocho de chocolate' if it's fluffier.