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How do you say "cake" in Italian?

la torta

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "cake" is la torta.

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Pronunciation

Say TOR-tah, with stress on the first syllable and a rolled r.

Grammar notes

La torta is feminine. Plural: le torte. Can mean cake or pie depending on the type.

Example sentence

La torta è squisita.

The cake is delicious.

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How to remember la torta

Torta sounds similar to 'tort' or 'torte' - a sweet baked dessert.

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Questions about la torta

How do you say "cake" in Italian?

In Italian, "cake" is la torta. It is a noun.

Is la torta masculine or feminine?

La torta is feminine. Plural: le torte. Can mean cake or pie depending on the type.

How is la torta used in a sentence?

Use la torta as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La torta è squisita. (The cake is delicious.).

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