Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doce

adjective/noun
/ˈdosɪ/
Definition
A sweet or sugary food item or the quality of being sweet.
Examples
  • Amo comer doce no jantar. (I love to eat sweets at dinner.)
  • Ela fez um doce delicioso. (She made a delicious sweet.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘doce’ refers to anything that is sweet in taste; it can also denote candies, desserts, or sweets in general.
Synonyms
  • sweets
  • candy
  • dessert
  • confection