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broinhas de coco

[bɾo'iɲɐs dɨ 'kɔku]
nounfemininepl: broinhas de coco
coconut drops; coconut candy balls
1. Small round or oval-shaped candies made primarily from grated coconut, sugar, and sometimes milk, butter, and eggs. Typically baked or cooked until golden and firm on the outside while remaining soft inside.
She brought homemade coconut drops to the party as a treat for everyone.
Ela trouxe broinhas de coco caseiras para a festa como um presente para todos.
2. A traditional Brazilian sweet, particularly popular in Northeastern Brazil, often served during festivals, celebrations, and as a common homemade dessert.
Broinhas de coco are a staple dessert at Brazilian celebrations.
Broinhas de coco são uma sobremesa tradicional nas celebrações brasileiras.
Synonyms
biscoitos de cocodocinhos de cocobolinhas de coco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
broinhas de coco
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Northeastern Brazil
broinhas de coco
Especially popular in Bahia, Pernambuco, and other northeastern states
São Paulo
docinhos de coco
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo region
Portugal
bolinhos de coco
Different name for similar coconut candies in Portugal
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