This is the 9687th most frequent Portuguese word.
crocante
Crispy or crunchy.
Here, 'crocante' is used as an adjective to describe the texture of the bread, indicating it is crispy.
O pão da manhã estava tão crocante que fazia barulho ao cortar.
The morning bread was so crispy that it made a noise when cutting.
In this sentence, 'crocantes' is modifying 'croutons,' describing their crispy texture, enhancing the dish's flavor.
A salada ficou mais saborosa com croutons crocantes.
The salad became tastier with crunchy croutons.
Here, 'crocantes' is used to depict the desirable crispy nature of well-prepared French fries.