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bombom

/bõˈbõ/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A small chocolate-covered sweet or confection, often filled with cream, nuts, or liqueur.

Example Sentences:
  • Ela ganhou uma caixa de bombons no Dia dos Namorados.
  • Meu bombom favorito é o recheado com avelã.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'bonbon', meaning candy or sweet, formed by the reduplication of 'bon' (good). In Portuguese, it specifically came to designate a small chocolate-coated confectionery with a sweet filling.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of something twice as good ('bon' + 'bon')—a delicious little chocolate treat that makes you say 'yum yum'.

Frequently Asked Questions About “bombom

1. What is the meaning of “bombom” in English?

In English, bombom (noun) is defined as: “A small chocolate-covered sweet or confection, often filled with cream, nuts, or liqueur.”.

2. How do you use “bombom” in a sentence?

Ela ganhou uma caixa de bombons no Dia dos Namorados.

3. What are English synonyms of “bombom”?

Common synonyms include:chocolate recheado,doce,confeito

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “bombom”?

Borrowed from French 'bonbon', meaning candy or sweet, formed by the reduplication of 'bon' (good). In Portuguese, it specifically came to designate a small chocolate-coated confectionery with a sweet filling.