Pastel (en. Cake)
pas-tel
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food typically made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.
She baked a cake for her birthday.
Nagluto siya ng pastel para sa kanyang kaarawan.
A dessert or sweet treat often decorated with frosting or fruits.
The cake should have an attractive design and flavor.
Ang pastel ay dapat may magandang disenyo at lasa.
Food commonly served on special occasions.
Often, the cake is the center of our gatherings.
Kadalasan, ang pastel ang sentro ng aming mga salu-salo.
Etymology
Came from the Spanish word 'pastel' meaning cake or pastry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Prepare a cake or pastry.
Make a cake or pastry.
Magtimpla ng pastel
Related Words
frosting
A sweet topping commonly used on cakes.
frosting
dessert
A food typically served after the main meal.
dessert
Slang Meanings
Just chill or relax.
We're just like pastel today, no stress.
Parang pastel lang tayo ngayon, walang stress.
Something soft or gentle.
The pastel tone of your voice is soothing.
Ang pastel na tono ng boses mo, nakakagaan sa pakiramdam.
Aesthetic or trendy vibe.
I love the pastel theme of the party, it's so fun!
Gusto ko yung pastel na theme ng party, ang saya!