Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

gastronomia

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English meaning: Gastronomy (Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine)

Portuguese Definition

(Português)

A arte e cultura da comida. A culinária portuguesa e brasileira refletem ricas tradições culturais.

English Definition

The art and culture of food. Portuguese cuisine — bacalhau (salt cod, with 365 recipes), pastéis de nata (custard tarts), and seafood — reflects its maritime heritage. Brazilian gastronomy synthesizes African (feijoada, acarajé), indigenous (açaí, tapioca, mandioca), and Portuguese traditions. 'Churrasco' (Brazilian barbecue) has spread globally.

Example

O bacalhau é considerado o 'fiel amigo' da gastronomia portuguesa, com 365 receitas diferentes.

In English: Salt cod is considered the 'faithful friend' of Portuguese gastronomy, with 365 different recipes.

Synonyms

  • culinária
  • arte culinária

Literary Heritage

Por mares nunca dantes navegados.

Through seas never sailed before.

Luís de Camões · Poet · 16th century

Os Lusíadas

Camões, Os Lusíadas (1572), Canto I, stanza 1, line 2

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