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beijinho de coco

[bay-zhee-nyoo duh koh-koo]
nounmasculinepl: beijinhos de coco
coconut kiss (a small Brazilian sweet/candy)
1. A small, round Brazilian confection made primarily from condensed milk and shredded coconut, typically rolled in granulated sugar or coconut, and often served at parties and celebrations
She brought a box of beijinhos de coco to the birthday party.
Ela levou uma caixa de beijinhos de coco para a festa de aniversário.
2. One of the most popular homemade sweets in Brazilian cuisine, similar to brigadeiro but coconut-flavored
The beijinho de coco is a staple at Brazilian celebrations.
O beijinho de coco é um clássico nas festas brasileiras.
Synonyms
beijinhodoce de coco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
beijinho de coco
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
beijinho de coco
Very common sweet at local parties and celebrations
São Paulo
beijinho de coco
Popular homemade candy, especially at festas infantis
Portugal
beijinho de coco
Less common; Portuguese typically use other coconut sweets

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer beijinhos de coco (to make coconut kisses)
caixa de beijinhos (box of coconut kisses)
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