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doce sonho

[ˈdɔ.sə ˈsoɲu]
nounmasculinepl: doces sonhos
sweet dream
1. A pleasant dream; a dream that brings joy or comfort to the dreamer
She had a sweet dream about her childhood home.
Ela teve um doce sonho sobre a casa da sua infância.
2. A name for a Portuguese traditional pastry dessert made with egg, sugar, and sometimes cinnamon
The bakery sells delicious sweet dreams every morning.
A padaria vende doces sonhos deliciosos todas as manhãs.
3. Figuratively, something desired or longed for that seems unlikely or impossible
Winning the lottery is just a sweet dream for most people.
Ganhar na loteria é apenas um doce sonho para a maioria das pessoas.
Synonyms
sonho agradávelsonho gostososonho feliz
Antonyms
pesadelosonho ruim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
doce sonho
Common usage for both the dessert and the pleasant dream meaning
Portugal
doce sonho
Traditional pastry dessert is more commonly known; metaphorical use also exists
Rio de Janeiro
doce sonho
Popular pastry sold at local bakeries and street vendors

Related Idioms & Phrases

sonhos doces
que doce sonho
um doce sonho tornado realidade
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