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melba

/ˈmel.bə/

Traducción: Apellido y nombre propio asociado a la famosa soprano australiana Nellie Melba (1861-1931); también designa platos o postres creados en su honor, como el melocotón Melba o la tostada Melba.

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noun

formalaustralian/ˈmel.bə/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a famous Australian operatic soprano who lived from 1861 to 1931.

  • 🇪🇸Apellido y nombre propio asociado a la famosa soprano australiana Nellie Melba (1861-1931); también designa platos o postres creados en su honor, como el melocotón Melba o la tostada Melba.
  1. Famous Australian Soprano B2 formal

    Refers to Dame Nellie Melba, the renowned Australian operatic soprano who performed internationally in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    • Melba was one of the most famous singers of her era.
    • The opera house was packed for Melba's final performance.
    • Many recordings of Melba's voice are still preserved today.

    🇪🇸Soprano australiana famosa

  2. Dessert or Food Item B1 informal culinary

    A type of dessert or food named after the singer, such as Peach Melba or Melba toast.

    • I ordered a Peach Melba for dessert at the restaurant.
    • Melba toast is a popular low-calorie snack.
    • The chef prepared a classic Melba with fresh raspberries.

    🇪🇸Melba (postre o alimento)

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  • melba's possessive singular form