sobremesas
1. Sweet courses served at the end of a meal
The restaurant offers a variety of delicious desserts including cake, ice cream, and chocolate mousse.
O restaurante oferece uma variedade de sobremesas deliciosas, incluindo bolo, sorvete e mousse de chocolate.
2. Food items that are typically sweet and eaten as the final course
After dinner, we ordered three different desserts to share.
Depois do jantar, pedimos três sobremesas diferentes para compartilhar.
In Brazil, desserts (sobremesas) are an important part of meals and dining culture. Sweets are often offered after family meals and at social gatherings. The tradition of dessert courses is strong in both formal dining and casual family settings. Many traditional Brazilian desserts like 'pudim', 'pavê', and 'brigadeiro' hold cultural significance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
just desserts - receiving the punishment or reward that one deserves
save room for dessert - leave space in one's stomach for the sweet course
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