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Spanish Phrase

Tenemos pasteles de la tienda.

/teˈne.mos pasˈte.les de la ˈtjen.da/
Meaning"We have cakes from the store."
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Meaning

This sentence states that the speaker (or a group they belong to) possesses cakes that come from a particular shop. It can be used to answer a question about what food is available or to advertise what the speaker can offer.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to tell someone that you have cakes sourced from a store—whether you’re a café owner, a host offering snacks, or simply answering a friend’s curiosity about the dessert options.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tenemospastelesdelatienda

1

tener (present)

The verb 'tener' means 'to have' and is conjugated as 'tenemos' for 'nosotros/nosotras' in the present indicative.

2

plural noun

'Pasteles' is the plural form of 'pastel' (cake/pastry); remember to match number with the verb.

3

preposition de + article

Use 'de' + definite article 'la' to indicate origin or source: 'de la tienda' = 'from the store'.

4

noun gender

'Tienda' is feminine, so the article is 'la' and the prepositional phrase is 'de la tienda'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Qué hay para la merienda?

What’s there for a snack?

Tenemos pasteles de la tienda.

We have cakes from the store.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tenemos pasteles del tienda.

    The article must agree with the gender of 'tienda' (feminine). Use 'de la' not 'del'.

  • Es pasteles de la tienda.

    Use the verb 'tener' to express possession, not 'ser'.

  • Tenemos pastel de la tienda.

    If you mean more than one cake, make the noun plural: 'pasteles'.

↔Alternatives

  • Hay pasteles de la tienda.

    There are cakes from the store.

  • Disponemos de pasteles de la tienda.

    We have (available) cakes from the store.

  • Vendemos pasteles de la tienda.

    We sell cakes from the store.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries 'pastel' can refer to a sweet cake, a slice of pie, or even a savory pastry, depending on the region. 'Tienda' is a generic word for shop; if you specifically mean a bakery, you could say 'panadería' (e.g., 'pasteles de la panadería'). Also, offering food from a store is a common way to be hospitable, especially in informal gatherings.