🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

糕点店

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gāodiǎn diàn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Pastelaria/pɐstɛˈlaɾiɐ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"我去糕点店买一些甜点。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A shop or establishment where pastries and cakes are sold.

    "I stopped by the pastelaria to pick up some delicious pastries for breakfast."
  2. 2

    A type of café that specializes in serving pastries and desserts.

    "The pastelaria on the corner is famous for its custard tarts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'pastelaria' originates from the Portuguese word 'pastel', which means 'pastry' or 'cake'. It evolved in the context of Portuguese culinary traditions, particularly during the Age of Exploration when pastries became popular in various cultures.

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