Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pãozinho

noun

pown-ZEE-nyoo

Definition

A small roll or bun, often served as a side dish or used for sandwiches.

Examples

The restaurant serves freshly baked pãozinhos with butter as an appetizer.
He packed a little pãozinho with ham and cheese for lunch.
At the bakery, you can find different kinds of pãozinho, including sweet and savory options.

Meaning

It is a diminutive form of ‘pão’, meaning bread in Portuguese. It refers specifically to small pieces of bread that can be enjoyed with various toppings or fillings.