chá da tarde — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tea noun The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
Senses
chá da tarde is used for these senses in English:
- afternoon tea (UK) A formal afternoon meal comprising light snacks, accompanied by tea.
- afternoon tea (Australia, NZ, Hong Kong) A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner (supper); a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference.
- tea (uncountable, UK) A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.
- tea party A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.
tea — full definition
- noun The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
- noun A light meal eaten in the afternoon, or (chiefly British) the main evening meal.
- noun Informal: gossip or juicy information.
- verb To drink tea, or to take a light afternoon meal.