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doce de cocada

[ˈdɔ.sɪ dʒi ko.kaˈda]
nounfemininepl: doces de cocada
coconut candy/coconut sweet
1. A traditional Brazilian sweet made from grated coconut, sugar, and sometimes condensed milk, cooked until thick and served in small pieces or molded shapes
Cocada is a popular Brazilian dessert often sold at street markets and fairs
O doce de cocada é uma sobremesa popular brasileira frequentemente vendida em feiras e mercados de rua
2. A regional confection that varies in preparation and ingredients across different parts of Brazil
The doce de cocada from Bahia has a slightly different texture than the one from Rio de Janeiro
O doce de cocada da Bahia tem uma textura um pouco diferente do que o do Rio de Janeiro
Synonyms
cocadadoce de cocococadinha

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doce de cocada
standard form used across Brazil
Bahia
cocada baiana
often softer and creamier, made with condensed milk
Rio de Janeiro
cocada carioca
firmer consistency, cut into squares
Portugal
cocada
less common; Portuguese version may include different preparations

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar uma doce de cocada - to be very sweet/kind (colloquial)
doce de cocada na festa - bringing homemade sweets to social gatherings (cultural reference)
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