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"Clara" is a form of "clara", a noun which is often translated as "egg white". "Tostada" is a form of "tostada", a noun which is often translated as "toast". Learn more about the difference between "clara" and "tostada" below.
la clara(
klah
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rah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. egg white
Necesito tres claras para hacer los merengues.I need three egg whites to make the meringues.
b. white
Bate cuatro claras de huevo a punto de turrón.Beat four egg whites until stiff.
2. (beverage)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. shandy
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Pasé un domingo casual en el jardín con la esposa bebiendo claras.I spent a relaxed Sunday in the garden with my wife sipping shandies.
a. bald patch
El arquitecto empezó a desarrollar una clara en la cabeza a los 45.The architect started to develop a bald patch on his head when he was 45.
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la tostada(
tohs
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tah
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dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. toast
Me gusta ponerle mantequilla de maní y mermelada a las tostadas.I like to put peanut butter and marmalade on my toast.
b. piece of toast
Solo quiero una tostada y jugo de naranja, por favor.I only want a piece of toast and orange juice, please.
2. (maize pancake)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. tortilla
Tengo antojos de una tostada con frijoles refritos.I'm craving a fried tortilla with refried beans.
b. tostada
Anoche me comí una deliciosa tostada de carne mechada y aguacate.Last night I had a delicious tostada topped with shredded beef and avocado.
3. (beverage)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. dark beer
Ponme una tostada y unos chopitos, por favor.Bring me a dark beer and some baby squids, please.
b. amber beer
La cervecería de Aniel sacó una nueva tostada que está riquísima.Aniel's brewery just released a new amber beer, and it's delicious.
c. brown beer
Puedo tomar cervezas rubias, pero prefiero las tostadas.I can drink blondes, but I prefer brown beers.
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