confeitaria
[kon-fay-tah-REE-ah]
nounfemininepl: confeitarias
bakery; pastry shop; confectionery
1. A shop or establishment where cakes, pastries, and other baked confections are made and sold
She bought a beautiful wedding cake at the confeitaria down the street.
Ela comprou um bolo de casamento lindo na confeitaria da rua.
2. The craft or art of making cakes, pastries, and desserts
He studied confectionery and opened his own confeitaria.
Ele estudou confeitaria e abriu sua própria confeitaria.
3. A café or casual dining establishment serving pastries, cakes, and beverages
Let's meet at the confeitaria for coffee and cake this afternoon.
Vamos nos encontrar na confeitaria para café e bolo esta tarde.
Confeitarias are important social spaces in Brazilian culture, where people gather for coffee, pastries, and casual meetings. They are distinct from padarias (bread bakeries), though some establishments combine both. In major Brazilian cities, confeitarias range from simple neighborhood shops to upscale establishments, and visiting one is a common social activity, especially on weekends.
NYC Slang
bakery; pastry shop
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