pão doce
Meaning: Portuguese sweet bread
Usage: Refers to Portuguese sweet bread. It's a popular treat. It's a food.
"Get pão doce from da bakery"
"Pão doce so ono, yeah?"
"I like buy some pão doce from da bakery."
Origin: From Portuguese cuisine, reflecting the influence of Portuguese immigrants on Hawaiian food culture.
What does "pão doce" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"pão doce" means "Portuguese sweet bread" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to Portuguese sweet bread. It's a popular treat. It's a food..
How do you pronounce "pão doce"?
"pão doce" is pronounced "pow DOH-see". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "pão doce" in a sentence?
Example: "Get pão doce from da bakery"
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