Usages of a sobremesa
Eu trouxe garfos e colheres para a sobremesa de domingo.
I brought forks and spoons for Sunday’s dessert.
Depois do almoço, a minha mãe serve sempre uma pequena sobremesa e oferece um lenço a quem precisar.
After lunch, my mother always serves a small dessert and offers a handkerchief to anyone who needs it.
Eu estava a servir a sobremesa quando o alarme falso disparou e assustou as visitas.
I was serving dessert when the false alarm went off and scared the visitors.
Se o jantar atrasar, ainda posso cortar pêssegos para a sobremesa.
If dinner is delayed, I can still cut peaches for dessert.
Depois de lavar a loiça, vesti o avental outra vez para fazer a sobremesa.
After washing the dishes, I put the apron on again to make dessert.
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