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"Soltera" is a form of "soltera", a noun which is often translated as "single woman". "Repostería" is a noun which is often translated as "baking". Learn more about the difference between "soltera" and "repostería" below.
la soltera(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. single woman
La soltera que está en la barra te quiere invitar a un trago.The single woman at the bar wants to buy you a drink.
b. unmarried woman
Mi hermana divorciada no se acostumbra a la vida de soltera.My divorced sister isn't getting used to the life of an unmarried woman.
c. spinster
Una dama de honor que se tropieza yendo al altar se quedará soltera para siempre.A bridesmaid who trips while going down the aisle will be a spinster forever.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. single
Te tengo que presentar a mi amiga soltera Aurora.I have to introduce you to my single friend, Aurora.
b. unmarried
Estar soltera y embarazada en el siglo XIX se consideraba una gran desgracia para la familia.To be unmarried and pregnant in the 19th century was considered to be a great disgrace to the family.
la repostería(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. baking
El arte de la repostería evolucionó junto con la tecnología de los alimentos.The art of baking has evolved together with food technology.
b. pastry making
Si me dedicara a la repostería, seguro que engordaría.If I worked in pastry making, I would gain weight for sure.
a. bakery
Han abierto una nueva repostería en mi calle que huele deliciosa.There is a new bakery on my street that smells great.
b. pastry shop
En esa repostería venden unas tartas de fruta que son para morirse.In that pastry shop they sell fruit tarts that are to die for.
c. patisserie
¿Cómo se llama la repostería donde compraste este pastel? - Se llama Caramel.What's the name of the patisserie where you bought this cake? - It's called Caramel.
3. (product)
a. baked goods (plural)
La tienda de la esquina vende repostería europea.The shop on the corner serves European baked goods.
c. patisserie
La repostería francesa de que me trajiste de Nantes era deliciosa.The French patisserie you brought me from Nantes was delicious.
