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treats

[/triːts/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (noun) / third person singular (verb)
guloseimas; petiscos; trata
1. noun - small pieces of food given as a reward or snack
The children received treats for being good.
As crianças receberam guloseimas por terem se comportado bem.
2. noun - something that is particularly enjoyable or special
Going to the movies is a treat for us.
Ir ao cinema é uma guloseima para nós.
3. verb - third person singular present of treat; to behave toward someone in a certain way
She treats her employees with respect.
Ela trata seus funcionários com respeito.
4. verb - third person singular present of treat; to provide medical care
The doctor treats patients with diabetes.
O médico trata pacientes com diabetes.
5. verb - third person singular present of treat; to pay for someone's food or entertainment
He treats his friend to dinner.
Ele convida seu amigo para jantar.
NYC Slang
goodies; sweets (informal NYC usage)
Synonyms
delicaciessnacksgoodiesrewardsmanageshandlescures
Antonyms
punishesneglectsignores

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guloseimas; petiscos
common usage for food treats
Rio de Janeiro
gostosuras; doces
colloquial for sweet treats
São Paulo
petiscos; guloseimas
standard urban usage
Portugal
guloseimas; rebuçados
rebuçados more common for candies

Related Idioms & Phrases

my treat (pago eu)
a real treat (uma verdadeira guloseima)
treat someone mean, keep them keen (provocar para manter interesse)
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