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Brazilian Street Food Vocabulary in Portuguese

Brazil's street food is as diverse as the country itself. Whether you're at a feira in São Paulo or a barraquinha in Salvador, these 25 flashcards will help you recognize, order, and enjoy the most popular snacks and drinks across Brazil.

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PastelFried pastry — thin dough filled with meat, cheese, or palm hearts, deep-fried

CoxinhaChicken croquette — teardrop-shaped, breaded and fried, filled with shredded chicken

AcarajéBlack-eyed pea fritter — Bahian specialty, split and filled with shrimp and vatapá

TapiocaTapioca crepe — made from cassava starch, folded with sweet or savory fillings

ChurrosChurros — fried dough filled with doce de leite (caramel) or chocolate

Pão de queijoCheese bread — small chewy rolls made with cassava flour and cheese

EspetinhoMeat skewer — grilled beef, chicken, or sausage on a stick

AçaíAçaí bowl — frozen açaí purée topped with granola, banana, and honey

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