guinda de la tarta: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • A final detail or element that completes, perfects, or enhances something already good; the finishing touch.
  • An additional part that crowns or makes something especially appealing or satisfying.

  Examples

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  • El pastel estaba delicioso, pero la guinda de la tarta fue la decoración con frutas frescas que añadió Ana.

    The cake was delicious, but the cherry on top was the fresh fruit decoration that Ana added.

  • Cuando terminamos de pintar la casa, instalar las luces LED fue la guinda de la tarta que la hizo perfecta.

    When we finished painting the house, installing the LED lights was the finishing touch that made it perfect.

  • No esperaba que Juan trajera su guitarra a la cena, eso fue la guinda de la tarta para una noche ya inolvidable.

    I didn't expect Juan to bring his guitar to dinner; that was the cherry on top for an already unforgettable night.