nhoque
/(i)ˈɲɔ.ki/Brazil, masculine
The English term gnocchi is translated into Portuguese as nhoque. Wiktionary also lists gnocchi.
Meaning: pasta-like dumplings (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nhoque | /(i)ˈɲɔ.ki/ (Brazil) | Brazil, masculine |
| gnocchi | /(i)ˈɲɔ.ki/ (Brazil) /ˈɲɔ.ki/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
The term refers to pasta-like dumplings.
Which one should you use?
While gnocchi is the original Italian spelling, nhoque is the phonetic Portuguese adaptation used in Brazil.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, nhoque is the widely accepted term.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both gnocchi and nhoque are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /(i)ˈɲɔ.ki/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, there is a popular tradition called nhoque da sorte where people place a coin under their plate during a meal of nhoque to attract wealth.
- Nhoque da sorte is traditionally eaten on August 29, the feast day of Saint Lawrence, rather than just any day of the week.
- While the Italian spelling gnocchi is recognized by foodies, writing it that way in a casual Brazilian menu might look overly pretentious compared to the standard nhoque.
Examples in context
- O restaurante italiano especializado em massas oferece uma deliciosa seleção de nhoque.The Italian restaurant specializing in pasta offers a delicious selection of gnocchi.
- Vou preparar nhoque ao molho de tomate para o jantar.I'm going to prepare gnocchi with tomato sauce for dinner.
- Experimente aquele restaurante italiano. Eles servem um delicioso nhoque à bolonhesa.Try that Italian restaurant. They serve a delicious gnocchi with Bolognese sauce.
- O nhoque está muito saboroso.The gnocchi is very tasty.
- Eu prefiro comer nhoque com molho vermelho.I prefer to eat gnocchi with red sauce.
- Você quer provar o meu nhoque?Do you want to try my gnocchi?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are having dinner at home.
- LucasBeatriz, eu fiz nhoque para o jantar.Beatriz, I made gnocchi for dinner.
- BeatrizQue delícia! Ficou com um cheiro ótimo.Delicious! It smells great.
- LucasVocê pode servir um pouco para mim?Can you serve a little bit for me?
- BeatrizClaro, Lucas. Vou colocar no seu prato.Of course, Lucas. I will put it on your plate.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gnocchi” translations and entries nhoque, gnocchi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
