braç de gitano
/ˈbɾas də dʒiˈta.nu/
CA
Quick answers
What does braç de gitano mean?
braç de gitano means: A traditional Catalan rolled sponge cake filled with cream, jam, or other sweet fillings.
How do you pronounce braç de gitano?
braç de gitano: /ˈbɾas də dʒiˈta.nu/
How is braç de gitano used in a sentence?
El braç de gitano que va fer la meva àvia és el més dolç que he tastat mai.
A traditional Catalan rolled sponge cake filled with cream, jam, or other sweet fillings.
El braç de gitano que va fer la meva àvia és el més dolç que he tastat mai.
The braç de gitano my grandma made is the sweetest I've ever tasted.
Etymology
Literally translates to "gypsy's arm" in Catalan, named for the rolled shape of the cake that resembles a human arm.
Memory Aid
Think of "arm (braç)" describing the cake's rolled shape, similar to how an arm is a long, rolled form.