No. 2,868 in Portuguese
doce
Sweet; candy; dessert.
In a sentence
Eu comprei um doce na padaria.
I bought a sweet at the bakery.
Here, 'doce' is used as a noun to refer to a sugary confection or treat.
Essa fruta é tão doce e saborosa.
This fruit is so sweet and flavorful.
In this sentence, 'doce' acts as an adjective to describe the taste of the fruit being sugary or pleasant.
O bebê tem um sorriso muito doce.
The baby has a very sweet smile.
Here, 'doce' serves as an adjective to portray a figurative sense of sweetness, indicating a pleasant or endearing quality.
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