Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/ˈpostɾe/

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Translation

dessert, pudding

Word origin

From postrero ('last'), from Latin postremus ('hindmost, last'), because the dessert comes last in the meal.

Origin
Latin
Root
postremus
English cognates
posterior

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpostres

Examples

flan casero.

For dessert we ordered a homemade flan.

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What is there for dessert today?

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My daughter's favourite dessert is ice cream.

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I have no room for dessert.

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This restaurant has a delicious dessert menu.

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