puddings

[/ˈpʊdɪŋz/]
nounpl: puddings
pudins
1. A creamy or thick dessert made with milk, sugar, and flavoring, often served cold
The restaurant offers chocolate and vanilla puddings on their dessert menu.
O restaurante oferece pudins de chocolate e baunilha em seu menu de sobremesas.
2. A traditional British steamed or boiled dessert made with suet, flour, and other ingredients
Christmas puddings are a beloved tradition in British households.
Os pudins de Natal são uma tradição querida nas casas britânicas.
3. Any thick, sweet mixture served as a dessert
Bread puddings and rice puddings are comfort food classics.
Pudins de pão e pudins de arroz são clássicos de comida reconfortante.
In Brazil, 'pudim' (especially pudim de leite condensado with caramel) is a very popular homemade dessert. In the United States and UK, puddings are comfort desserts enjoyed year-round, with Christmas pudding being a significant British holiday tradition. The word has been adopted into Portuguese as 'pudin/pudim' and represents Western dessert culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dessertscustardsmoussessweets

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pudins
Most common term for the creamy dessert, often imported or upscale
Brazil - Informal
pudim
Singular form, widely used for caramel pudding (pudim de leite condensado)
Portugal
pudins
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though British steamed puddings are more traditionally known
United Kingdom
puddings
Encompasses both creamy desserts and traditional steamed puddings, very common in British cuisine

Related Words

custardmoussedessertcreamsweetconfectionery

Related Idioms & Phrases

proof is in the pudding
pudding and pie
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