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No. 2,423 in Spanish

magdalena

"Magdalena" means "muffin" or "cupcake" in English, typically referring to a small, sweet sponge cake.

In a sentence

  • Me gusta comer magdalenas en el desayuno.

    I enjoy eating muffins for breakfast.

    In this sentence, 'magdalenas' refers to a type of sweet baked good, similar to muffins.

  • Magdalena es un nombre común en algunos países.

    Magdalena is a common name in some countries.

    Here, 'Magdalena' is being used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name.

  • En España, la fama comenzó como una simple magdalena.

    In Spain, fame started as a simple muffin.

    In this sentence, 'magdalena' again refers metaphorically to the baked good, implying something humble or simple in origin.

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