How to Say ‘Would it be possible to bring a small cake with candles?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Sería posible traer un pequeño pastel con velas?
seh-REE-ah poh-SEE-bleh trah-EHR oon peh-KEH-nyoh pahs-TEL kohn BEH-lahs
[seh-REE-ah poh-SEE-bleh trah-EHR oon peh-KEH-nyoh pahs-TEL kohn BEH-lahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [Sería posible...] is a softer, more polite way to ask than a direct question. You can reuse the pattern with other requests: [¿Sería posible cambiar la reserva?] or [¿Sería posible poner una mesa tranquila?].
Phrase Breakdown
Sería
[seh-REE-ah]
would it be
Polite conditional form of ser, used to make a request sound more courteous.
En el restaurante, ¿Sería posible reservar una mesa tranquila?
At the restaurant, would it be possible to reserve a quiet table?
posible
[poh-SEE-bleh]
possible
Describes whether something can be done or arranged.
¿Es posible pedir un menú especial si algo no es posible en carta?
Is it possible to ask for a special menu if something is not possible on the menu?
traer
[trah-EHR]
to bring
Verb meaning to bring or carry something to a place.
Queremos traer una sorpresa, y traer flores también sería bonito.
We want to bring a surprise, and bringing flowers would also be nice.
Un pequeño pastel
oon peh-KEH-nyoh pahs-TEL
a small cake
Refers to a small birthday cake or dessert.
Quisiera un pequeño pastel para celebrar.
I’d like a small cake to celebrate.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a / an
Indefinite article used before a singular masculine noun.
Podemos pedir un detalle especial; un puede sonar pequeño, pero importa.
We can ask for a special detail; a may sound small, but it matters.
pequeño
[peh-KEH-nyoh]
small
Adjective meaning little or small; here it describes the cake.
Queremos un pequeño detalle romántico, y pequeño queda muy natural aquí.
We want a small romantic detail, and small sounds very natural here.
pastel
[pahs-TEL]
cake
A cake or small celebratory dessert, often for birthdays.
Para el cumpleaños, un pastel con chocolate sería ideal; pastel aquí suena festivo.
For the birthday, a chocolate cake would be ideal; cake here sounds festive.
Con velas
kohn BEH-lahs
with candles
Adds the detail that the cake should have candles.
El pastel viene con velas.
The cake comes with candles.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition used to connect something together with something else.
Nos gustaría decorar la mesa con flores; con añade el acompañamiento.
We would like to decorate the table with flowers; with adds the accompaniment.
velas
[BEH-lahs]
candles
Plural noun for candles, often used on a birthday cake.
El camarero puede traer velas discretas; velas da una idea de celebración.
The waiter can bring discreet candles; candles gives the idea of a celebration.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”
Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager