doce
sweet / candy
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈdo.sɨ/
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Cultural Note
Portuguese and Brazilian cultures both have a strong sweet tooth, a legacy of the sugar trade. Portugal's 'doces conventuais' (convent sweets) — made by nuns from egg yolks and sugar — are legendary. As a noun, 'doce' means candy or sweet. Brazilian cafézinho is traditionally pre-sweetened, and refusing sugar can surprise a host.
📝 Example Sentences
O café brasileiro é mais doce do que o português.
Brazilian coffee is sweeter than Portuguese coffee.
Trouxe doces para as crianças.
I brought sweets for the children.
Não gosto de vinho doce.
I don't like sweet wine.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | doces |
| masculine_plural | doces |
| feminine_singular | doce |
| masculine_singular | doce |