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Learn Spanish with don Quijote: Palabra del Dia

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Word: Pastel
(pas-TEL), sustantivo masculino.
English: pastel (drawing) / cake
Etymology: Del francés antiguo pastel.
Meaning: 1. Dicho de un color: De tono suave.
2. Masa de harina y manteca, cocida al horno, en que ordinariamente se envuelve crema o dulce, y a veces carne, fruta o pescado.
3. Lápiz compuesto de una materia colorante y agua de goma.
Topic:Léxico relacionado con el arte II
Example:

A cada lado del aparador de arce la Emperatriz decidió colocar los cuadros favoritos de su familia. Había cuatro retratos al pastel de sus hijas y un temprano retrato de Nicolás en uniforme naval.

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