Pão de ló
Sponge cake
Language note: Pronounced 'pow de LAW'.
Culture note: A fluffy cake often enjoyed during Easter and Christmas.
Context: To wrap up their meal with something sweet, Maria decides to try a Portuguese version of a sponge cake.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Pão
[pow-ng]
Bread
A staple food made of flour and water, typically baked.
O Pão de ló é um tipo de bolo muito popular.
Bread sponge cake is a very popular type of cake.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition used to indicate association or belonging.
Um ingrediente essencial do Pão de ló é o açúcar.
An essential ingredient of sponge cake is sugar.
ló
[loh]
Sponge Cake
A light cake made from flour, sugar, and eggs.
O Pão de ló é conhecido pela sua textura leve.
Sponge cake is known for its light texture.
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