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madeleines

/ˌmædlənz/ /ˌmædleɪnz/

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noun

Magdalenas

A French type of small gateau or sponge cake, often shaped like an elongated scallop shell.

Examples :

"My grandmother always bakes madeleines when we visit, and their delicate, shell-like shape makes them look as beautiful as they taste. "

Mi abuela siempre hornea magdalenas cuando la visitamos, y su delicada forma de concha las hace lucir tan hermosas como saben.

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noun

Algo que trae un recuerdo; una fuente de nostalgia o recuerdos evocadores

Something which brings back a memory; a source of nostalgia or evocative memories.

Examples :

"The old school desks, with their faint smell of wood and chalk, were madeleines for me, instantly transporting me back to my childhood classrooms. "

Los viejos pupitres escolares, con su tenue olor a madera y tiza, eran para mí madeleines, transportándome instantáneamente a las aulas de mi infancia.

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