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doce de coco

[ˈdo.sə də ˈko.ku]
nounmasculinepl: doces de coco
coconut candy
1. A sweet confection made primarily from coconut, sugar, and sometimes condensed milk or egg, typically rolled in granulated sugar
She brought homemade coconut candy to the party
Ela levou doce de coco caseiro para a festa
2. A traditional Brazilian dessert popular throughout the country, especially in festive occasions and celebrations
Coconut candy is a classic Brazilian treat at Christmas
Doce de coco é uma guloseima clássica brasileira no Natal
Synonyms
bolo de cocobrigadeiro de cocococadadoce de cocada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doce de coco
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Bahia
cocada
Common regional variant, especially for the version with shredded coconut
Northeast Brazil
rapadura de coco
Alternative name in some areas
Portugal
doce de coco
Same term used, though less common in traditional Portuguese cuisine

Related Idioms & Phrases

doce para os olhos (sweet to the eyes - describing something visually appealing)
vida de doce (a sweet life - referring to an easy, pleasant life)
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