pastel de nata
custard tart
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɐʃ.ˈtɛl dɨ ˈna.tɐ/
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Cultural Note
Created by monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon before 1837, the original recipe is still a secret held by Pastéis de Belém. In Brazil, these are less common but gaining popularity. The plural is 'pastéis de nata.' They are best eaten warm with a dusting of cinnamon and powdered sugar.
📝 Example Sentences
Quero dois pastéis de nata, por favor.
I'd like two custard tarts, please.
Os melhores pastéis de nata são de Belém.
The best custard tarts are from Belém.
Polvilhe canela no pastel de nata.
Sprinkle cinnamon on the custard tart.