Spanish word

postre

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpostɾe/

Meaning

  • masculine noundessert

Example

¿Quieres otro postre?

Do you want another dessert?

Illustration for postre (dessert)

More examples

Probé un postre casero delicioso.

I tried a delicious homemade dessert.

Core concept

Final, usually sweet, course of a meal.

Common phrases

  • postre casero

    homemade dessert

  • postre de chocolate

    chocolate dessert

Similar words

pastel: Baked sweet made with eggs and flour, typically sliced and served as cake.
helado: Creamy frozen sweet made from milk or fruit and served very cold.
flan: Smooth baked custard of eggs and milk, usually served with a caramel topping.
fruta: Fresh raw fruit served whole or sliced, commonly offered after a meal.

Definition in Spanish

Comida o porción, generalmente dulce, que se sirve al finalizar una comida.

Word origin

Derives from Late Latin postremus 'last', and in Old Spanish the word referred to the dish served last in a meal.

Usage tips

  • Spanish menus list dessert items under the heading 'postres', the plural form used for the dessert section.

Opposites

  • plato saladosavory dishnoun

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