Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brigadeiro
noun
/bree-gah-DAY-roo/
Definition
A traditional Brazilian sweet made of condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and chocolate sprinkles.
Examples
- After dinner, we enjoyed some delicious brigadeiros at the party.
- My grandmother taught me how to make brigadeiros from scratch.
- In Brazil, brigadeiros are a must-have at birthday celebrations.
Meaning
The word ‘brigadeiro’ translates to ‘brigadier’ in English, named after Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes, a Brazilian Air Force Brigadier who was popularized in the 1940s.
Synonyms
- Chocolate truffle
- Brazilian chocolate ball