How to pronounce Bolo de mel

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbolu ðɨ ˈmɛl/. In plain English letters that is BOH-loo deh MEL, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Bolo de mel?

Bolo de mel is a dessert of Portugal. Where it comes from: Madeira. People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Bolo de mel comes from

Bolo de mel is one of 42 signature dishes of Portugal on this map. See all dishes from Madeira.

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• Poncha · Drink · Madeira

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• Pastel de nata · Dessert · Belém, Lisbon

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Food of Portugal

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