A sobremesa
Example: Vamos comer a sobremesa depois do jantar.
Definition
"A sobremesa" refers to the sweet dish or dessert served after the main meal, typically eaten to finish a meal, such as in the phrase 'Vamos comer a sobremesa depois do jantar,' meaning 'Let's eat the dessert after dinner.'
Etymology
The term "a sobremesa" comes from Portuguese, combining 'sobre,' meaning 'over' or 'above,' and 'mesa,' meaning 'table,' referring to the food served on the table after the main courses. Did you know the word literally means 'over the table,' highlighting its position as the final part of a meal?
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