bakery

[/ˈbeɪkəri/]
nounfemininepl: bakeries
padaria
1. A shop where bread and cakes are made and sold
I buy fresh bread from the bakery every morning.
Compro pão fresco na padaria todo dia pela manhã.
2. The place where baking is done, especially commercially
The bakery produces hundreds of loaves daily.
A padaria produz centenas de pães diariamente.
3. A business establishment that bakes and sells baked goods
The new bakery on Fifth Street specializes in artisanal bread.
A nova padaria na Quinta Avenida se especializa em pão artesanal.
In Brazil, the padaria is a cornerstone of daily life and neighborhood culture. Many Brazilians visit the local padaria daily for fresh bread and coffee. These shops often serve as social gathering points, especially in residential areas. In the USA, bakeries range from large commercial operations in supermarkets to artisanal boutique bakeries, reflecting the diverse baking traditions of different immigrant communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bread shopcake shopbake shoppatisserie

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padaria
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
padaria
Standard usage; sometimes 'confeitaria' for pastry-focused shops
São Paulo
padaria
Standard usage; 'padaria de bairro' for neighborhood bakery
Portugal
padaria
Also 'padaria-pastelaria' when combining bread and pastries

Related Words

bakerbreadpastryovenbakedoughcroissantdonut

Related Idioms & Phrases

a piece of cake (easy task) - um pedaço de bolo
bread and butter (main source of income) - pão e manteiga
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