Páscoa
Easter
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpaʃ.kwɐ/
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Cultural Note
Brazil takes Easter chocolate very seriously. Supermarkets dedicate entire aisles to elaborate ovos de Páscoa (Easter eggs) from brands like Kopenhagen, Cacau Show, and Garoto. These eggs are often large, ornate, and filled with bonbons. It's also common to eat bacalhau (salted cod) on Good Friday.
📝 Example Sentences
Na Páscoa, as crianças ganham ovos de chocolate.
At Easter, children receive chocolate eggs.
A Páscoa é uma época muito doce no Brasil.
Easter is a very sweet time in Brazil.
O coelho da Páscoa escondeu os ovos no jardim.
The Easter bunny hid the eggs in the garden.