candies
word · lemma: candy
Definition
Small pieces of sweet food, usually made of sugar, that are eaten as a treat or snack.
Usage & Nuances
'Candies' is American English; 'sweets' (UK) and 'lollies' (Australia/NZ) are used elsewhere. 'Candies' refers to all types of sweet treats like chocolates, gummies, or hard sugar treats. Usually plural in real situations.
Spanish: dulces - caramelosPortuguese (BR): balas - docesPortuguese (PT): rebuçados - docesChinese (Simplified): 糖果Chinese (Traditional): 糖果Hindi: मिठाइयाँ - कैंडीArabic: حلوياتBengali: টফি - মিষ্টিRussian: конфетыJapanese: キャンディー - お菓子Vietnamese: kẹoKorean: 사탕Turkish: şeker - şekerlemeUrdu: کینڈی - مٹھائیIndonesian: permen
Example Sentences
The children shared their candies at the party.
basic
I bought some candies for my little sister.
basic
Too many candies can hurt your teeth.
basic
She keeps a jar of candies on her desk for visitors.
natural
Halloween is the best time for collecting candies.
natural
My favorite candies are the sour ones with the bright wrappers.
natural