Food-Related Words in Brazilian Portuguese
Alface – Lettuce
Arroz – Rice
Batata Frita – French fries
Camarão – Shrimp
Carne – Beef
Carne moída – Finely ground beef
Cebola – Onions
Contra-filet – Sirloin steak
Costela – Ribs
Feijão – Beans
Filé – Tenderloin steak
Frango – Chicken/poultry
Galinha – Chicken/poultry
(Linguiça) Calabresa – Smoked sausage
Lombinho/Carré – Pork terderloin/pork chops
Mocotó – Cow’s foot
Peito de Frango – Chicken breast
Peixe – Fish
Pescadinha – A type of fish
Picadinho – Minced beef
Picanha – Top sirloin cap
Rabada – Oxtail stew
Beverage-Related Words and Other Common Food-Words in Brazilian Portuguese
A conta, por favor – The bill, please!
À milanesa – Breaded
À parmegianna – Tomato sauce and cheese
Acompanhamento – Side dish
Almoço – Lunch
Assado – Roasted
Café da manhã – Breakfast
Cerveja – Beer
Chopp – Draft beer
Ensopado – Stew
Farofa – Roasted Manioc flour
Gratinado – Au gratin
Grelhado – Grilled
Jantar – Dinner
Legumes – Cooked vegetables
Mista – Mixed
Molho – Sauce
Saúde – Cheers!
Suco – Juice
Petisco – Appetizer
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