Cacao: meaning, definitions and examples

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cacao

 

[ kษ™หˆkaสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

The seeds of a tropical tree, used to make cocoa and chocolate.

Synonyms

chocolate beans, cocoa beans

Examples of usage

  • Cacao beans are the primary ingredient in chocolate production.
  • Would you like some cacao in your hot chocolate?
  • The cacao tree is native to the Americas.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A powder made from roasted, husked, and ground cacao seeds, used in baking and for making drinks.

Synonyms

chocolate powder, cocoa powder

Examples of usage

  • She added cacao powder to the cake batter for a rich chocolate flavor.
  • Cacao is often used as a healthier alternative to cocoa powder.

Translations

Translations of the word "cacao" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cacau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เค•เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kakao

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kakao

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะบะฐะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kakao

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ซใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cacao

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cacao

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kakao

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์นด์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงูƒุงูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kakao

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kakao

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏๅฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kakav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kakรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะบะฐะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kakao

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cacao

Etymology

The word 'cacao' originates from the Olmec civilization in Mesoamerica, where the cacao tree was first cultivated around 1900 BCE. The Aztecs and Mayans later used cacao beans as currency and in ceremonial drinks. The word was borrowed into Spanish as 'cacao' and eventually into English as 'cacao' or 'cocoa'. Today, cacao is an essential ingredient in the production of chocolate and is enjoyed worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,487, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.