How to pronounce Torta del Casar

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtoɾta ðel kaˈsaɾ/. In plain English letters that is TOR-tah del kah-SAR, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Torta del Casar?

Torta del Casar is a snack of Spain. Where it comes from: Casar de Cáceres (Extremadura). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Torta del Casar comes from

Torta del Casar is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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