nounfemininepl: pastilles
pastilhas
1. Small round sweets or lozenges, often medicated or flavored
She sucked on cough pastilles to soothe her throat.
Ela chupou pastilhas para tosse para acalmar a garganta.
2. A small tablet or pellet of medicine or flavoring
The pastilles dissolved slowly on her tongue.
As pastilhas se dissolveram lentamente na língua dela.
3. Architectural ornament in the form of a round or oval tablet
The ceiling was decorated with ornamental pastilles.
O teto era decorado com pastilhas ornamentais.
In Brazil, 'pastilhas' are extremely popular, particularly Pastilhas Mentolyptus which has been a iconic brand for over a century. They are commonly used for throat relief, fresh breath, and as candies. In Portugal, the same brand dominates the market. In American English, 'lozenge' is more formal while 'pastille' is used for both medicinal and confectionery purposes.
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