Cocoa Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈkoʊkoʊ/

KOH-koh

UK

/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 पाउडर
• Arabic: كاكاو - شراب الكاكاو
• Bengali: কোকো - কোকো পাউডার
• Russian: какао
• Japanese: ココア
• Vietnamese: ca cao
• Korean: 코코아
• Turkish: kakao
• Urdu: کوکو
• Indonesian: kakao

Example Sentences

We need more cocoa to bake this cake.

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She drinks hot cocoa before bed.

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Cocoa comes from cacao beans.

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Just add some cocoa and sugar for a rich chocolate flavor.

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I always crave a mug of cocoa on cold nights.

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The recipe calls for dark cocoa powder.

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