postre
“postre” means “dessert” in Spanish (The sweet course at the end of a meal).
dessert
Also: sweet
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¿Qué quieres de postre? Tenemos tarta de chocolate.
A1What do you want for dessert? We have chocolate cake.
El postre favorito de mi abuela es el flan.
A2My grandmother's favorite dessert is flan.
Siempre pido un postre ligero después de una cena pesada.
B1I always order a light dessert after a heavy dinner.
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Quick Quiz: postre
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Which sentence correctly uses 'postre'?
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The word 'postre' comes from the Latin word *postremus*, which meant 'last' or 'final.' This tells us that the concept of 'dessert' has always been tied to its position as the last thing you eat during a meal.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'postre' always masculine?
Yes, 'postre' is a masculine noun, so you must always use the masculine articles and adjectives with it (el postre, un postre, los postres, etc.).
Does 'a la postre' mean 'for dessert'?
No. Although it contains the word 'postre,' the phrase 'a la postre' is an idiom meaning 'in the end' or 'eventually.' To say 'for dessert,' you use 'de postre' ('Quiero pastel de postre').