Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Cake" in Portuguese: bolo
o bolo
Cake in Portuguese is o bolo. Birthday classics are bolo de chocolate and bolo de cenoura.
Birthday
O bolo de aniversário ficou lindo com as velas.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce bolo
Say it
BOH-loo
/ˈbo.lu/
BOH-loo
"Cake" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o bolo | the cake Default. | Default. |
| bolo de chocolate | chocolate cake Flavor. | Flavor. |
| pedaço de bolo | slice of cake Serving. | Serving. |
| bolo de aniversário | birthday cake Party. | Party. |
How to use bolo in real life
- 1Birthday
O bolo de aniversário ficou lindo com as velas.
The birthday cake looked lovely with the candles.
Party noun.
- 2Café
Quero um pedaço de bolo de cenoura com chocolate.
I want a slice of carrot cake with chocolate frosting.
Classic Brazilian combo.
- 3Baking
O bolo ainda está quente no forno.
The cake is still hot in the oven.
Kitchen.
Mistakes English speakers make with bolo
Incorrect: A bolo está pronto.
Correct: O bolo está pronto.
Bolo is masculine.
Incorrect: Quero um cake.
Correct: Quero um bolo.
Use bolo.
Good to know
Bolo de cenoura com cobertura de chocolate is a Brazilian café staple. At birthdays people sing Parabéns and blow out candles on the bolo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing dessert at a padaria
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Bolo de chocolate ou de limão?
Chocolate cake or lemon?
You
Bolo de chocolate, bem generoso.
Chocolate cake, a generous piece.
ChatPal
Dois pedaços de bolo então.
Two slices of cake then.
You
E dois cafés curtos.
And two short coffees.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cake" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o bolo.
Birthday cake?
Bolo de aniversário.
Slice of cake?
Pedaço de bolo.
Pie vs cake?
Cake is bolo; savory pie is often torta.
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