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"Los postres" is a form of "postre", a noun which is often translated as "dessert". "Otras comidas" is a phrase which is often translated as "other food". Learn more about the difference between "los postres" and "otras comidas" below.
el postre(
pohs
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treh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. dessert
El pastel de ron es mi postre favorito.Rum cake is my favorite dessert.
b. pudding
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Qué pediste de postre?What did you order for pudding?
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otras comidas(
oh
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trahs
 
koh
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mee
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dahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. other food
Deberías probar otra comidas. No puedes pasar la vida comiendo pan y queso.You should try other food. You can't spend your life eating bread and cheese.
b. other meals
El desayuno está incluido, pero tendrá que pagar por otras comidas.Breakfast is included, but you'll have to pay for other meals.
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