How to Say "savory dumplings" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “savory dumplings” is “pasteles” — C1 level.
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nounC1
Caribbean dish
Examples
Los pasteles puertorriqueños se hacen con masa de plátano y carne de cerdo.
Puerto Rican 'pasteles' are made with plantain dough and pork.
En mi casa, no puede faltar un plato de pasteles durante la Navidad.
In my house, a plate of 'pasteles' is essential during Christmas.
Context is Key
Mistake: “Confusing a Puerto Rican 'pastel' (savory) with a general Spanish 'pastel' (sweet).”
Correction: If you are in Puerto Rico, 'pasteles' refers to the savory dish wrapped in banana leaves. You must specify 'pastel de chocolate' if you want a sweet cake.
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