cereja

This is the 4474th most frequent Portuguese word.


cereja

Cherry.


The word 'cereja' is used as a noun referring to a type of fruit.

Comprei uma cereja deliciosa no mercado hoje.

I bought a delicious cherry at the market today.


Here, 'cereja' is used as a noun describing a color derived from the fruit's name.

A cor da parede do quarto é cereja, muito vibrante.

The color of the bedroom wall is cherry, very vibrant.


In this sentence, 'cereja' is used metaphorically to signify the highlight or best part of something.

Ela é a cereja do bolo desta apresentação incrível.

She is the cherry on the cake of this amazing presentation.