cocoa
word
/ˈkoʊkoʊ/
KOH-koh
/kˈəʊkəʊ/
KOH-koh
Definition
Cocoa is a powder made from roasted cacao beans, used to make chocolate and drinks. The word can also mean the hot drink made with this powder.
Usage & Nuances
"Cocoa" mainly refers to the powder, but can also mean the hot drink ("a cup of cocoa"). In Spanish and Portuguese, "cacao" is the plant/bean, while "cocoa" in English is usually processed powder. Not to be confused with "coconut" (the tropical fruit). Often appears in phrases like "cocoa powder," "cocoa beans."
Spanish: cacao - cocoa (bebida)Portuguese (BR): cacau - chocolate quente (bebida)Portuguese (PT): cacau - chocolate quente (bebida)Chinese (Simplified): 可可 - 可可粉Chinese (Traditional): 可可 - 可可粉Hindi: कोको - कोको पाउडरArabic: كاكاو - شراب الكاكاوBengali: কোকো - কোকো পাউডারRussian: какаоJapanese: ココアVietnamese: ca caoKorean: 코코아Turkish: kakaoUrdu: کوکوIndonesian: kakao
Example Sentences
We need more cocoa to bake this cake.
basic
Cocoa comes from cacao beans.
basic
I always crave a mug of cocoa on cold nights.
natural
The recipe calls for dark cocoa powder.
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She drinks hot cocoa before bed.
basic
Just add some cocoa and sugar for a rich chocolate flavor.
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