chocolates
word · lemma: chocolate
/ˈtʃɔkɫəts/
CHAWK-luhts
/tʃˈɒkləts/
CHOK-luhts
Definition
Small pieces or candies made from chocolate. Typically eaten as a sweet treat or given as a gift.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly refers to individual pieces ('a box of chocolates'), not the ingredient itself. Common collocations: 'box of chocolates', 'give chocolates as a gift'. Plural is usually used for assorted candies, not for chocolate bars.
Spanish: chocolatesPortuguese (BR): chocolates - bombonsPortuguese (PT): chocolates - bombonsChinese (Simplified): 巧克力（块）Chinese (Traditional): 巧克力（塊）Hindi: चॉकलेट्सArabic: شوكولاتةBengali: চকলেটRussian: шоколадные конфетыJapanese: チョコレートVietnamese: sôcôlaKorean: 초콜릿Turkish: çikolataUrdu: چاکلیٹسIndonesian: cokelat
Example Sentences
She does not eat chocolates.
basic
All the chocolates with nuts are already gone.
natural
Whenever I'm stressed, I crave chocolates.
natural
I bought some chocolates for you.
basic
The box is full of chocolates.
basic
He gave me a box of fancy chocolates for my birthday.
natural