desserts

[/dɪˈzɜːrts/]
nounpl: desserts
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sweetsconfectionspuddingstreats
Antonyms / Antônimos
appetizersstartersentreesmains

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sobremesas
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sobremesas
Standard usage, sometimes casually referred to as 'doces'
São Paulo
sobremesas
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
sobremesas
Standard Portuguese term, sometimes 'doces' or 'guloseimas' in casual speech

Related Words

cakeice creampastrychocolatecandyconfectionerysweet

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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