rosquinha
/ʁosˈkĩ.ɲɐ/
The English phrase donut is translated into Portuguese as rosquinha.
A rosquinha is a small, ring-shaped fried dough cake with a hole in the middle. While it is most commonly used for this sweet pastry, the term can also refer to any small, ring-shaped snack that is not necessarily a sweet fried dough.
What does it mean word for word?
The word rosquinha is the diminutive form of rosca, which means 'ring' or 'circle', so the word literally means 'little ring'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, a popular variation of the donut is known as bola de Berlim, which specifically refers to a cream-filled donut with powdered sugar on top. In some regions of Portugal, such as Trás-os-Montes, filhós is used to refer to a specific type of donut. In many urban areas of Brazil, the English word 'donut' is also used, especially when referring to American-style glazed or filled varieties.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of rosquinha is rosquinhas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /ʁosˈkĩ.ɲɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, using the diminutive rosquinha to describe a person can be a term of endearment, often used for someone seen as cute or small.
- The term rosquinha is often used affectionately as a diminutive for things that are small and round, extending beyond food to describe objects or even small pets.
- In Brazil, rosquinha can refer to a salty, crunchy snack ring made of flour and salt, which is completely different from the sweet American donut.
Examples in context
- Eu comi uma rosquinha.I ate a donut.This sentence is useful for practicing the word rosquinha in the past tense.Tatoeba #6004300 by bill, translation #5858056 by CK
- Posso comer essa rosquinha?Can I have this donut?This sentence is useful for practicing a request using rosquinha.Tatoeba #4899609 by bill, translation #3327804 by CK
- Estou comendo uma rosquinha.I'm eating a donut.This sentence is useful for practicing the continuous form of the verb with rosquinha.Tatoeba #5045428 by alexmarcelo, translation #8809858 by CK
- Como posso pedir uma rosquinha?How can I order a donut?
- Onde posso encontrar um bom sonho aqui?Where can I find a good donut around here?
- Onde posso comprar um donut aqui?Where can I buy a donut around here?
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Felipe are having breakfast together.
- BeatrizFelipe, você quer uma rosquinha?Felipe, do you want a donut?
- FelipeSim, eu adoraria uma rosquinha.Yes, I would love a donut.
- BeatrizAqui está a sua rosquinha.Here is your donut.
- FelipeObrigado, Beatriz, ela parece ótima.Thank you, Beatriz, it looks great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rosquinha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
