biscoito
/bisˈkoj.tu/masculine
The English word 'biscuit' is translated into Portuguese as biscoito.
A biscoito is a noun referring to a small, flat baked good, such as a cookie or a cracker.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Which one should you use?
In Portugal, biscoito is the standard term for a biscuit. In Brazil, however, the choice between biscoito and bolacha may depend on regional preferences or the specific type of baked good being described.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term bolacha is an informal way to say biscuit.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, biscoito is often used for sweet biscuits or cookies, while bolacha is also commonly used in informal contexts in Portugal to refer to a sweet biscuit or cookie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of biscoito is biscoitos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable: /bisˈkoj.tu/.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian internet slang, the word biscoito is used as a verb meaning to seek attention or validation from others, similar to the English term 'clout chasing'.
- The word biscoito literally means 'twice-baked', stemming from the Early Medieval Latin term biscoctus.
- In some regions of Brazil, the debate over biscoito versus bolacha is so intense it has become a recurring theme in local comedy and political memes.
Examples in context
- Tem biscoito debaixo da mesa.There is a biscuit underneath the table.This sentence shows the location of a biscoito.Tatoeba #5383589 by Wagner1994, translation #3018995 by pne
- A criança arrastou uma cadeira para perto do banco a fim de alcançar a lata de biscoitos.The child dragged a chair over to the bench so it could reach the biscuit tin.This sentence describes a child trying to reach a tin of biscoito.Tatoeba #6785561 by ToinhoAlam, translation #3900531 by patgfisher
- Tenho apenas um biscoito de ração para lhe oferecer, senhor, mas uma vez em Cabul, teremos luxos em abundância costeletas de carneiro com malaguetas verdes.I have only a ration biscuit to offer you, sir, but once into Cabul, we shall have luxuries galore, mutton chops and green chillis.This sentence uses biscoito in the context of a ration biscuit.Tatoeba #12007512 by Cangarejo, translation #12007510 by Cangarejo
- Você poderia me passar aquele biscoito, por favor?Could you pass me that biscuit, please?
- Eu adoro comer bolacha no café da tarde.I love eating biscuits in the afternoon.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are having a snack in the kitchen.
- GabrielCamila, você quer um biscoito?Camila, do you want a biscuit?
- CamilaSim, eu adoraria um biscoito agora.Yes, I would love a biscuit now.
- GabrielEu tenho este biscoito de aveia aqui.I have this oat biscuit here.
- CamilaObrigada, Gabriel, parece ótimo!Thanks, Gabriel, it looks great!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “biscuit” translations and entries biscoito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biscoito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
