tapioca

[tæp.iˈoʊ.kə]

nounfemininepl: tapiocas

tapioca

1. A starchy substance extracted from cassava root, used in cooking and baking

Tapioca pearls are commonly used in bubble tea.

As pérolas de tapioca são comumente usadas em chá de bolha.

2. A pudding or dish made from tapioca starch

My grandmother made tapioca pudding for dessert.

Minha avó fez pudim de tapioca para sobremesa.

3. Small globules of tapioca starch used in cooking

The recipe calls for two cups of quick-cooking tapioca.

A receita requer duas xícaras de tapioca de cozimento rápido.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

tapioca

Common term; also refers to a popular street food crepe-like preparation

Rio de Janeiro

tapioca

Often made as a savory or sweet crepe filled with various ingredients

São Paulo

tapioca

Standard usage; cassava-based starch commonly used in cooking

Portugal

tapioca

Less common; typically refers to the starch product rather than the street food preparation

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