rosca

rosca

"Rosca" in Portuguese can mean a "thread," "coil," or "screw thread," and can also refer to a "round-shaped bread or pastry."

Here, 'rosca' refers to a type of sweet bread or pastry, typically shaped in a spiral or circular form.

Eu comprei uma rosca doce na padaria.

I bought a sweet bread roll at the bakery.

In this case, 'rosca' denotes a screw thread, which is a helical structure used to join pieces.

Ele usou uma rosca metálica para consertar a peça.

He used a metal thread to fix the part.

Here, 'rosca' is part of a phrase indicating a type of weight-training exercise focused on the biceps.

Ela faz exercícios de rosca bíceps na academia.

She does biceps curl exercises at the gym.