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"Pasteles" is a form of "pastel", a noun which is often translated as "cake". "Cookies" is a form of "cookie", a noun which is often translated as "cookie". Learn more about the difference between "pasteles" and "cookies" below.
el pastel(
pahs
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tehl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (culinary)
a. cake
Necesito extracto de vainilla para hacer el glaseado del pastel.I need some vanilla extract to make the icing for the cake.
b. pie (with a pastry crust)
He comprado pastel de carne para la cena.I bought a meat pie for dinner.
2. (fine arts)
a. pastel
La mayoría de su obra es al pastel y acuarelas.Most of his work is done with pastels and watercolors.
la cookie
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (computing)
a. cookie
¿Me puedes enseñar a borrar las cookies en este navegador? - Claro.Can you show me how to clear my cookies on this search engine? - Of course.
