ice cream

[/aɪs kriːm/]

nounfemininepl: ice creams

sorvete

1. a frozen dessert made from milk or cream and flavorings

She ordered a vanilla ice cream cone.

Ela pediu um sorvete de baunilha em casquinha.

2. a portion or serving of this dessert

Would you like an ice cream after dinner?

Você gostaria de um sorvete depois do jantar?

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

sorvete

most common term throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

sorvete

same as standard, occasionally 'picole' for popsicles

São Paulo

sorvete

standard usage, frequently consumed in the city

Portugal

gelado

primary term in European Portuguese; 'sorvete' less commonly used

cream of the crop (similar luxury concept)

cold as ice cream (describing coldness)

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