scones

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nounpl: scones
bolos de chá
1. A small baked cake, typically made with flour, fat, and milk, and often served with butter, jam, and cream, especially at afternoon tea
We enjoyed scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam at the tea party.
Desfrutamos de bolos de chá com creme coalhado e geleia de morango no chá da tarde.
2. A baked good that is slightly sweet or savory, with a crumbly texture, often served warm
The bakery sells fresh scones every morning.
A padaria vende bolos de chá frescos todas as manhãs.
Scones are a quintessentially British food item, central to the tradition of afternoon tea (tea time). While not traditionally Brazilian, they have become increasingly popular in upscale cafés and bakeries in major Brazilian cities. In the United States, scones are commonly enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch item, often with variations including chocolate chips, berries, or savory ingredients like cheese and herbs. The debate over whether jam or cream should be applied first is a cultural point of contention between the British and Americans.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
biscuits (British English)tea cakesquick breads

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
bolos de chá
Most common translation; literally 'tea cakes'
Rio de Janeiro
scones
Often used in English due to British cultural influence in upscale establishments
São Paulo
bolos de chá or scones
Both terms used in cosmopolitan areas; scones used in English-speaking contexts
Portugal
bolinhos de chá or scones
Portuguese often use 'bolinhos de chá' but scones are also recognized in bakeries

Related Words

afternoon teaclotted creamjambiscuitpastrybaker

Related Idioms & Phrases

afternoon tea and scones
cream tea with scones
English tea tradition
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