la bollería
pastry
Definition & meaning
The word bollería refers to a set of baked goods, specifically sweet pastries or bread-based treats. It is a collective noun used to describe the products sold in a bakery that are typically consumed for breakfast or as a snack.
It can refer to:
- The category of sweet breads and pastries (such as croissants, ensaimadas, or sweet rolls).
- The trade or the craft of baking these items.
- The physical place (bakery) where these goods are sold, although this is more commonly referred to as a panadería or pastelería .
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a feminine collective noun. It is often used in the singular to describe the entire category of goods.
Word origin: The word is derived from bollo , which refers to a small bun or a piece of bread-like dough. The suffix -ería is used in Spanish to indicate a place of business, a collection of items, or a trade/craft associated with the root word.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Pastelería (often implies more complex cakes and refined sweets).
- Repostería (focuses more on the craft of making pastries and desserts).
- Panadería (refers generally to the place where bread and associated goods are baked and sold).
Antonyms: There are no direct lexical antonyms for this collective noun, as it describes a specific category of food. However, in terms of nutritional classification, it is often contrasted with:
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Examples
Compramos bollería fresca en la panadería.noun
We bought fresh pastries at the bakery.
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