tarta
“tarta” means “cake” in Spanish (A large, layered, or celebratory cake (especially common in Spain)).
cake, tart
Also: pie
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Pedimos una tarta de fresas para el postre.
A1We ordered a strawberry cake/tart for dessert.
¿Quieres un trozo de tarta o prefieres helado?
A1Do you want a slice of cake or do you prefer ice cream?
Mi madre prepara una tarta de queso que es famosa en el barrio.
A2My mother makes a cheesecake that is famous in the neighborhood.
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Quick Quiz: tarta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'tarta' to ask for a piece of dessert?
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The word comes from the Old French word 'tarte,' which referred to a pastry or flat cake. It entered Spanish centuries ago and is related to the English word 'tart.'
First recorded: Medieval period (likely 13th-14th century in Romance languages)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tarta,' 'pastel,' and 'bizcocho'?
These words overlap depending on the country! 'Tarta' is usually a finished, decorated dessert (like a birthday cake or fruit tart). 'Pastel' is often interchangeable with 'tarta,' especially for celebratory cakes in Latin America. 'Bizcocho' usually means the plain sponge base or batter used to make a cake, before frosting or filling is added.