Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Cookie" in Portuguese: biscoito / bolacha
o biscoito / a bolacha
Cookie in Portuguese is o biscoito or a bolacha. Both are common in Brazil; preference varies by region and brand.
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How to pronounce biscoito / bolacha
Say it
bees-KOY-too / bo-LAH-shah
/bo.ˈla.ʃa/, /bis.ˈkoj.tu/
bees-KOY-too / bo-LAH-shah
"Cookie" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o biscoito | cookie / biscuit Very common in Brazil. | Very common in Brazil. |
| a bolacha | cookie / biscuit Also everyday; regional taste. | Also everyday; regional taste. |
| biscoito recheado | filled cookie Snack aisle. | Snack aisle. |
| pacote de bolacha | pack of cookies Shopping. | Shopping. |
How to use biscoito / bolacha in real life
- 1Coffee break
Quer um biscoito com o café?
Want a cookie with the coffee?
Biscoito.
- 2Kids’ snack
Guardei uma bolacha no lanche da escola.
I packed a cookie in the school snack.
Bolacha.
- 3Supermarket
Peguei dois pacotes de biscoito doce.
I grabbed two packs of sweet cookies.
Shopping list.
Mistakes English speakers make with biscoito / bolacha
Incorrect: Quero um cookie de chocolate. (English only)
Correct: Quero um biscoito de chocolate. / Quero uma bolacha de chocolate.
Use biscoito or bolacha.
Incorrect: A biscoito está crocante.
Correct: O biscoito está crocante.
Biscoito is masculine; bolacha is feminine.
Good to know
In Brazil both biscoito and bolacha can mean the same packaged sweet. The playful debate is a meme; either word will get you the snack. Savory crackers are often still called biscoito salgado.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a snack for tea
ChatPal
Prefere biscoito ou fruta?
Do you prefer a cookie or fruit?
You
Biscoito. Tem bolacha de chocolate?
Cookie. Do you have a chocolate cookie?
ChatPal
Tenho. Peguei o pacote de bolacha.
I do. I grabbed the cookie pack.
You
Perfeito. Obrigada!
Perfect. Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cookie" in Portuguese
Biscoito or bolacha?
Both work in Brazil; pick what locals around you say.
Gender?
O biscoito; a bolacha.
Filled cookie?
Biscoito recheado.
Cookie vs cracker?
Add doce or salgado when you need to be clear.
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