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Get pão doce from da bakery

Meaning: Portuguese sweet bread

Pronunciation: pow DOH-see
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Meaning

Portuguese sweet bread

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What does "Get pão doce from da bakery" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Get pão doce from da bakery" means "Portuguese sweet bread" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Get pão doce from da bakery"?

"Get pão doce from da bakery" is pronounced "pow DOH-see". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Get pão doce from da bakery"?

"Get pão doce from da bakery" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."

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