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How do you say "pancake" in Spanish?
la tortita
In Spanish, "pancake" is la tortita.
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Pronunciation
This is la tor-TEE-tah, stress on the middle syllable, with the double t giving a crisp t sound.
Grammar notes
la tortita is feminine. Its plural is tortitas.
Example sentence
Ella volteó la tortita en la sartén.
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
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How to remember la tortita
Tortita is a small tortilla, a little flat cake cooked in the pan.
Related words
- toast el brindis
- cereal el cereal
- omelet la tortilla
- broth el caldo
- gravy la salsa
- sauce la salsa
- dressing el aderezo
- marinade la marinada
- herb la hierba
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Questions about la tortita
How do you pronounce la tortita?
This is la tor-TEE-tah, stress on the middle syllable, with the double t giving a crisp t sound.
Is la tortita masculine or feminine?
la tortita is feminine. la tortita is feminine. Its plural is tortitas.
How is la tortita used in Spanish?
la tortita is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ella volteó la tortita en la sartén. (She flipped the pancake in the pan.).
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