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malasada

Meaning: Portuguese doughnut

Pronunciation: mah-lah-SAH-dah
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Meaning

Portuguese doughnut
hole-less deep-fried dough

Usage: Famous Portuguese doughnut

Examples

"Leonard's get da best malasadas"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: Portuguese

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "malasada" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"malasada" means "Portuguese doughnut" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Famous Portuguese doughnut.

How do you pronounce "malasada"?

"malasada" is pronounced "mah-lah-SAH-dah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "malasada" in a sentence?

Example: "Leonard's get da best malasadas"

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