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doçura
[do-ˈsu-rə]
noun
feminine
pl: doçuras
sweetness
1.
The quality of being sweet in taste
The sweetness of the cake was overwhelming.
A doçura do bolo era avassaladora.
2.
Tenderness, gentleness, or mildness in character or behavior
She spoke with great sweetness and kindness.
Ela falava com muita doçura e gentileza.
3.
A sweet substance or candy
He loves eating sweets and candies.
Ele adora comer doçuras e balas.
Synonyms
suavidade
dulçor
doce
ternura
gentileza
meiguice
Antonyms
amargura
aspereza
rudeza
dureza
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
doçura
Standard usage for sweetness in taste and character
Rio de Janeiro
doçura
Common in both formal and colloquial speech
São Paulo
doçura
Standard usage; also used in commercial contexts for candies
Portugal
doçura
Standard usage; 'guloseima' more commonly used for candy/sweets
Related Idioms & Phrases
com doçura - with sweetness/gently
doçura de mel - honey-sweet
voz de doçura - sweet voice
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