muffin
The English phrase 'muffin' is translated into Portuguese as muffin.
The word muffin is used to describe a cupcake-shaped baked good, specifically an American muffin.
Meaning: cupcake-shaped baked good, American muffin (noun)
Did you know?
- While muffin refers to the American style of cake, Portuguese speakers often use the word cupcake to distinguish those with frosting and icing.
- The use of muffin in Portuguese is a sign of 'estrangeirismo', a linguistic phenomenon where English terms are used to denote trendy or international food items.
- The English word 'muffin' is an unadapted borrowing, meaning it does not undergo the typical Portuguese grammatical changes like adding gendered endings.
Examples in context
- gosto de comer um queque ao lancheI like to have a muffin as a snack
- Hoje o lanche da tarde será um queque bem fofinho.Today's afternoon snack will be a very fluffy muffin.
- Eu comprei um muffin de mirtilo.I bought a blueberry muffin.
- Este muffin de chocolate está delicioso.This chocolate muffin is delicious.
- Você quer dividir este muffin?Do you want to share this muffin?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are having breakfast at a cafe.
- GabrielCamila, você quer o meu muffin?Camila, do you want my muffin?
- CamilaSim, por favor, Gabriel.Yes, please, Gabriel.
- GabrielO muffin é de banana.The muffin is banana flavored.
- CamilaParece muito bom!It looks very good!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry muffin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muffin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
