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pão de queijo

[pɐ̃w dʒi 'keʒu]
nounmasculinepl: pães de queijo
cheese bread
1. A small, round, savory Brazilian snack made with tapioca flour (polvilho) and cheese, typically served warm
She bought fresh pão de queijo at the bakery for breakfast.
Ela comprou pão de queijo fresco na padaria para o café da manhã.
2. A traditional snack from Minas Gerais that is gluten-free and has a chewy, crispy texture
Pão de queijo is a popular Brazilian comfort food.
Pão de queijo é um alimento de conforto popular no Brasil.
Synonyms
queijadinhabroa de queijo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pão de queijo
Most common term across Brazil
Minas Gerais
pão de queijo
Origin region, considered the authentic version
São Paulo
pão de queijo
Widely consumed and available in bakeries
Portugal
pão de queijo
Recognized as a Brazilian specialty, not traditional Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

quente do forno - fresh from the oven
acompanhar com café - typically paired with coffee
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