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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