chocolate egg

[ˈtʃɔːklət ɛɡ]
nounpl: chocolate eggs
ovo de chocolate
1. A hollow or solid egg-shaped confection made of chocolate, often filled with candy, toys, or other treats, typically given as a gift during Easter
The children found decorated chocolate eggs hidden throughout the garden on Easter morning.
As crianças encontraram ovos de chocolate decorados escondidos por todo o jardim na manhã de Páscoa.
2. A premium confectionery item, sometimes elaborately designed and wrapped, given as a luxury gift
She received an expensive chocolate egg as an Easter present from her grandmother.
Ela recebeu um luxuoso ovo de chocolate como presente de Páscoa de sua avó.
Chocolate eggs are deeply associated with Easter celebrations in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's a major commercial tradition with elaborate and expensive versions sold during the Easter season (Páscoa). Families often exchange chocolate eggs as gifts, and they're prominently displayed in shops and supermarkets. The tradition blends religious significance with secular consumerism. In the USA, chocolate eggs are part of Easter egg hunts and are given to children as treats, particularly branded versions like Cadbury eggs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Easter eggchocolate treatconfectionery egghollow egg

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ovo de chocolate
Standard term used throughout Brazil, especially popular during Easter season
Rio de Janeiro
ovo de chocolate
Commonly used; often sold at street vendors and specialty shops during Easter
São Paulo
ovo de chocolate
Popular luxury gift item; high-end versions are widely available in shopping centers
Portugal
ovo de chocolate
Traditional Easter gift; similar cultural significance as in Brazil

Related Words

EasterconfectionerycocoacandygiftdessertCadbury egg

Related Idioms & Phrases

Easter egg hunt
golden egg
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