A1NounFeminine
la torta
cake
/TOR-ta/
Plural: torte
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What does ‘torta’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Hai preparato la torta di compleanno?
Have you made the birthday cake?
La torta al cioccolato è il mio dolce preferito.
Chocolate cake is my favorite dessert.
About This Word
Italian birthday cakes are often simple sponge cakes ('pan di Spagna') filled with cream. Blowing out candles and making a wish is universal.
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