sweets
word · lemma: sweet
/ˈswits/
/swˈiːts/
Definition
Small pieces of sugary food, like candy, chocolate, or other treats that taste sweet. Often eaten as a snack or dessert.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in British English for candy and similar treats; in American English, 'candy' is more usual. Usually refers to small, individual sweet items, not cakes or pastries.
Spanish: dulces - caramelosPortuguese (BR): doces - balasPortuguese (PT): doces - rebuçadosChinese (Simplified): 糖果 - 甜食Chinese (Traditional): 糖果 - 甜食Hindi: मिठाइयाँArabic: حلوياتBengali: মিষ্টিRussian: сладостиJapanese: お菓子Vietnamese: kẹo - đồ ngọtKorean: 사탕 - 단것Turkish: şekerlemeler - tatlılarUrdu: میٹھائیاںIndonesian: permen - makanan manis
Example Sentences
Would you like some sweets?
basic
Too many sweets are bad for your teeth.
basic
She gave the children some sweets as a treat.
basic
He always keeps a jar of sweets on his desk.
natural
Can you grab some sweets for the movie tonight?
natural
When I was a kid, my grandmother used to make homemade sweets for every festival.
natural