nounnoun
la rosca
ring-shaped bread · ring-shaped pastry
Pieza de pan o dulce en forma circular, con un hueco en el centro.
The word "rosca" in Spanish has several meanings depending on the context:
- Spiral or Thread: It can refer to a spiral shape or the thread of a screw or bolt.
- Ring-shaped bread or cake: In many Spanish-speaking countries, "rosca" is a type of ring-shaped pastry or bread. For example, "Rosca de Reyes" is a traditional sweet bread eaten in January.
- Slang for a circle of friends or a clique: Informally, it can mean a closed group of people who help each other, sometimes in a secretive or exclusive way.
So, "rosca" could mean a physical spiral, a special bread, or a social group depending on the situation.
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Examples
Compro una rosca en la panadería.noun
I buy a ring-shaped bread at the bakery.
La familia compartió unas roscas durante la merienda.noun
The family shared some ring-shaped pastries during the snack.
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