How to pronounce Bolo do caco

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbolu ðu ˈkaku/. In plain English letters that is BOH-loo doo KAH-koo, 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 do caco?

Bolo do caco is a bread or pastry of Portugal. Where it comes from: Madeira. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Bolo do caco comes from

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

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