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When talking about food and drinks in Portuguese, Pequeno-almoço names the morning meal, while Lanche da tarde is an afternoon snack. Sumo is the usual word for fruit juice in Portugal. Natas refers to cream used in cooking or desserts and takes plural agreement.

Azeite specifically means olive oil; Óleo is a broader word for oil and, in recipes, often means another vegetable oil. Massa can mean pasta, dough or batter, so the recipe gives the clue. Torta in Portugal commonly names a rolled cake with a filling.

  1. Pão /ˈpɐ̃w/ o pl. os pães Bread A1Elementary#
  2. Leite /ˈlɐjtɨ/ o Milk A1Elementary#
  3. Carne /ˈkaɾnɨ/ a pl. as carnes Meat A1Elementary#
  4. Peixe /ˈpɐjʃɨ/ o pl. os peixes Fish A1Elementary#
  5. Água /ˈaɡwɐ/ a Water A1Elementary#
  6. Café /kɐˈfɛ/ o Coffee A1Elementary#
  7. Chá /ˈʃa/ o pl. os chás Tea A1Elementary#
  8. Pequeno-almoço /pɨˌkenu aɫˈmosu/ o pl. os pequenos-almoços Breakfast A1Elementary#
  9. Almoço /ɐlˈmosu/ o pl. os almoços Lunch A1Elementary#
  10. Jantar /ʒɐ̃ˈtaɾ/ o pl. os jantares Dinner A1Elementary#
  11. Estar com fome /ɨʃˈtaɾ kõ ˈfɔmɨ/ Being hungry A1Elementary#
  12. Estar com sede /ɨʃˈtaɾ kõ ˈsedɨ/ Being thirsty A1Elementary#
  13. Harmonizar sabores /ɐɾmuniˈzaɾ sɐˈboɾɨʃ/ Harmonizing flavors B2Advanced#
  14. Geleia /ʒɨˈlɐjɐ/ a pl. as geleias Jelly A2Intermediate#
  15. Fermento /fɨɾˈmẽtu/ o Yeast B1Intermediate#
  16. Leite condensado /ˈlɐjtɨ kõdẽˈsadu/ o Condensed milk A2Intermediate#
  17. Caldo /ˈkaldu/ o Broth A2Intermediate#
  18. Cozinhar em lume brando /kuziˈɲaɾ ɐ̃j̃ ˈlumɨ ˈbɾɐ̃du/ Cook over low heat B1Intermediate#
  19. Bater na liquidificadora /bɐˈteɾ nɐ likwidifikɐˈdoɾɐ/ Beat in a blender B1Intermediate#
  20. Comida saudável /kuˈmidɐ sɐuˈdavɛl/ a pl. as comidas saudáveis Healthy food A2Intermediate#
  21. Queijo /ˈkɐjʒu/ o pl. os queijos Cheese A1Elementary#
  22. Manteiga /mɐ̃ˈtɐjɡɐ/ a Butter A1Elementary#
  23. Ovo /ˈovu/ o pl. os ovos Egg A1Elementary#
  24. Arroz /ɐˈʁoʃ/ o Rice A1Elementary#
  25. Feijão /fɐjˈʒɐ̃w̃/ o pl. os feijões Beans A1Elementary#
  26. Massa /ˈmasɐ/ a pl. as massas Pasta A1Elementary#
  27. Frango /ˈfɾɐ̃ɡu/ o Chicken A1Elementary#
  28. Batata /bɐˈtatɐ/ a pl. as batatas Potato A1Elementary#
  29. Salada /sɐˈladɐ/ a pl. as saladas Salad A1Elementary#
  30. Tomilho /tuˈmiʎu/ o Thyme B2Advanced#
  31. Tomate /tuˈmatɨ/ o pl. os tomates Tomato A1Elementary#
  32. Alface /ɐlˈfasɨ/ a pl. as alfaces Lettuce A1Elementary#
  33. Cenoura /sɨˈnoɾɐ/ a pl. as cenouras Carrot A1Elementary#
  34. Maçã /mɐˈsɐ̃/ a pl. as maçãs Apple A1Elementary#
  35. Banana /bɐˈnɐnɐ/ a pl. as bananas Banana A1Elementary#
  36. Fritura por imersão /fɾiˈtuɾɐ puɾ imɨɾˈsɐ̃w/ a Deep-frying B2Advanced#
  37. Desenformar com cuidado /dɨzẽfuɾˈmaɾ kõ kujˈdadu/ Carefully unmold B2Advanced#
  38. Uva /ˈuvɐ/ a pl. as uvas Grape A1Elementary#
  39. Sumo /ˈsumu/ o pl. os sumos Juice A1Elementary#
  40. Refrigerante /ʁɨfɾiʒɨˈɾɐ̃tɨ/ o pl. os refrigerantes Fizzy drink A1Elementary#
  41. Açúcar /ɐˈsukaɾ/ o Sugar A1Elementary#
  42. Sal /ˈsaɫ/ o Salt A1Elementary#
  43. Pimenta /piˈmẽtɐ/ a Pepper A1Elementary#
  44. Alho /ˈaʎu/ o pl. os alhos Garlic A1Elementary#
  45. Preparar as merendas /pɾɨpɐˈɾaɾ ɐʒ mɨˈɾẽdɐʃ/ Make packed snacks B1Intermediate#
  46. Acompanhamento /ɐkõpɐɲɐˈmẽtu/ o pl. os acompanhamentos Side dish A2Intermediate#
  47. Petisco /pɨˈtiʃku/ o pl. os petiscos Snack A2Intermediate#
  48. Servir-se /sɨɾˈviɾ sɨ/ servi-me · servido irregular Help yourself A2Intermediate#
  49. Preparar uma receita tradicional /pɾɨpɐˈɾaɾ ˈumɐ ʁɨˈsɐjtɐ tɾɐdisjuˈnaɫ/ Preparing a traditional recipe B1Intermediate#
  50. Usar temperos naturais /uˈzaɾ tẽˈpeɾuʒ nɐtuˈɾajʃ/ Use natural seasonings B1Intermediate#
  51. Substituir ingredientes /subʃtiˈtwiɾ ĩɡɾɨdiˈẽtɨʃ/ Replace ingredients B1Intermediate#
  52. Deixar marinar /dɐjˈʃaɾ mɐɾiˈnaɾ/ Let it marinate B1Intermediate#
  53. Óleo /ˈɔlju/ o pl. os óleos Oil A2Elementary#
  54. Azeite /ɐˈzɐjtɨ/ o Olive oil A1Elementary#
  55. Bolo /ˈbolu/ o pl. os bolos Cake A1Elementary#
  56. Fazer um bolo /fɐˈzeɾ ũ ˈbolu/ Making a cake A1Elementary#
  57. Cozinhar o almoço /kuziˈɲaɾ u ɐlˈmosu/ Cooking lunch A1Elementary#
  58. Preparar o jantar /pɾɨpɐˈɾaɾ u ʒɐ̃ˈtaɾ/ Preparing dinner A1Elementary#
  59. Empada /ẽˈpadɐ/ a pl. as empadas Small pie A2Intermediate#
  60. Assar no forno /ɐˈsaɾ nu ˈfoɾnu/ Baking in the oven A2Intermediate#
  61. Servir quente /sɨɾˈviɾ ˈkẽtɨ/ Serve hot A2Intermediate#
  62. Servir gelado /sɨɾˈviɾ ʒɨˈladu/ Serve chilled A2Intermediate#
  63. Comida caseira /kuˈmidɐ kɐˈzɐjɾɐ/ a pl. as comidas caseiras Home cooking A2Intermediate#
  64. Comida típica /kuˈmidɐ ˈtipikɐ/ a pl. as comidas típicas Typical food A2Intermediate#
  65. Comida apimentada /kuˈmidɐ ɐpimẽˈtadɐ/ a pl. as comidas apimentadas Spicy food A2Intermediate#
  66. Cozinha vegetariana /kuˈziɲɐ vɨʒɨtɐˈɾjɐnɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas vegetarianas Vegetarian cuisine A2Intermediate#
  67. Cozinha vegana /kuˈziɲɐ vɨˈɡɐnɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas veganas Vegan cuisine B1Intermediate#
  68. Variar a ementa /vɐɾiˈaɾ ɐ ɨˈmẽtɐ/ Vary the menu B1Intermediate#
  69. Cebola /sɨˈbolɐ/ a pl. as cebolas Onion A1Elementary#
  70. Molho /ˈmoʎu/ o pl. os molhos Sauce A2Elementary#
  71. Sopa /ˈsopɐ/ a pl. as sopas Soup A1Elementary#
  72. Sobremesa /sobɾɨˈmezɐ/ a pl. as sobremesas Dessert A1Elementary#
  73. Bolacha /buˈlaʃɐ/ a pl. as bolachas Cookie A1Elementary#
  74. Doce /ˈdosɨ/ Sweet A1Elementary#
  75. Sandes /ˈsɐ̃dɨʃ/ a pl. as sandes Sandwich A1Elementary#
  76. Hambúrguer /ɐ̃ˈbuɾɡɛɾ/ o pl. os hambúrgueres Hamburger A1Elementary#
  77. Pizza /ˈpitsɐ/ a pl. as pizzas Pizza A1Elementary#
  78. Pastel /pɐʃˈtɛl/ o pl. os pastéis Pastry A2Elementary#
  79. Gelado /ʒɨˈladu/ o pl. os gelados Ice cream A1Elementary#
  80. Iogurte /juˈɡuɾtɨ/ o pl. os iogurtes Yogurt A1Elementary#
  81. Mel /mɛl/ o Honey A2Elementary#
  82. Comida rápida /kuˈmidɐ ˈʁapidɐ/ a pl. as comidas rápidas Fast food A2Elementary#
  83. Prato principal /ˈpɾatu pɾĩsiˈpal/ o pl. os pratos principais Main course A1Elementary#
  84. Cozinha portuguesa /kuˈziɲɐ puɾtuˈɡezɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas portuguesas Portuguese cuisine A2Elementary#
  85. Prato do dia /ˈpɾatu du ˈdiɐ/ o pl. os pratos do dia Dish of the day A1Elementary#
  86. Comer fora /kuˈmeɾ ˈfɔɾɐ/ Eating out A2Elementary#
  87. Ir ao restaurante /ˈiɾ aw ʀɨʃtɐwˈɾɐ̃tɨ/ Go to the restaurant A1Elementary#
  88. Cozinhar em casa /kuziˈɲaɾ ɐ̃j̃ ˈkazɐ/ Cooking at home A1Elementary#
  89. Torta /ˈtɔɾtɐ/ a pl. as tortas Swiss roll A2Elementary#
  90. Farinha /fɐˈɾiɲɐ/ a Flour A2Elementary#
  91. Sentar à mesa /sẽˈtaɾ a ˈmezɐ/ Sit at the table A1Elementary#
  92. Experimentar um prato novo /ɨʃpɨɾimẽˈtaɾ ũ ˈpɾatu ˈnovu/ Try a new dish A2Elementary#
  93. Fatiar legumes /fɐtiˈaɾ lɨˈɡumɨʃ/ Slicing vegetables B1Intermediate#
  94. Preparar um cocktail /pɾɨpɐˈɾaɾ ũ ˈkɔktɐjl/ Preparing a cocktail B1Intermediate#
  95. Degustar um vinho /dɨɡuʃˈtaɾ ũ ˈviɲu/ Tasting wine B2Intermediate#
  96. Experimentar culinária exótica /ɨʃpɨɾimẽˈtaɾ kuliˈnaɾjɐ ɨˈzɔtikɐ/ Try exotic cuisine B1Intermediate#
  97. Visitar uma feira gastronómica /viziˈtaɾ ˈumɐ ˈfɐjɾɐ ɡɐʃtɾuˈnɔmikɐ/ Visit a food fair B1Intermediate#
  98. Participar num curso de culinária /pɐɾtisiˈpaɾ nũ ˈkuɾsu dɨ kuliˈnaɾjɐ/ Attend a cooking course A2Intermediate#
  99. Reduzir o consumo de açúcar /ʁɨduˈziɾ u kõˈsumu dɨ ɐˈsukaɾ/ Reduce sugar consumption B1Intermediate#
  100. Vinagre /viˈnaɡɾɨ/ o Vinegar A2Elementary#
  101. Natas /ˈnatɐʃ/ a Cream A2Elementary#
  102. Misturar os ingredientes /miʃtuˈɾaɾ uz ĩɡɾɨdiˈẽtɨʃ/ Mix the ingredients A2Elementary#
  103. Fritar na frigideira /fɾiˈtaɾ nɐ fɾiʒiˈdɐjɾɐ/ Frying in a pan A2Elementary#
  104. Levar ao frigorífico /lɨˈvaɾ aw fɾiɡuˈɾifiku/ Put in the fridge A2Elementary#
  105. Preparar a massa /pɾɨpɐˈɾaɾ ɐ ˈmasɐ/ Preparing the dough A2Elementary#
  106. Cortar em pedaços /kuɾˈtaɾ ɐ̃j̃ pɨˈdasuʃ/ Cut into pieces A2Elementary#
  107. Cortar os legumes /kuɾˈtaɾ uʒ lɨˈɡumɨʃ/ Cutting the vegetables A2Elementary#
  108. Lanche da tarde /ˈlɐ̃ʃɨ dɐ ˈtaɾdɨ/ o pl. os lanches da tarde Afternoon snack A2Elementary#
  109. Refeição completa /ʁɨfɐjˈsɐ̃w̃ kõˈplɛtɐ/ a pl. as refeições completas Complete meal A2Elementary#
  110. Cozinha italiana /kuˈziɲɐ itɐˈljɐnɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas italianas Italian cuisine A2Elementary#
  111. Comida salgada /kuˈmidɐ sɐlˈɡadɐ/ a pl. as comidas salgadas Salty food A1Elementary#
  112. Comida doce /kuˈmidɐ ˈdosɨ/ a pl. as comidas doces Sweet food A1Elementary#
  113. Comida fria /kuˈmidɐ ˈfɾiɐ/ a pl. as comidas frias Cold food A1Elementary#
  114. Comida quente /kuˈmidɐ ˈkẽtɨ/ a pl. as comidas quentes Hot food A1Elementary#
  115. Seguir uma dieta equilibrada /sɨˈɡiɾ ˈumɐ diˈɛtɐ ikiliˈbɾadɐ/ Follow a balanced diet B1Intermediate#
  116. Valorizar ingredientes locais /vɐluɾiˈzaɾ ĩɡɾɨdiˈẽtɨʒ luˈkajʃ/ Valuing local ingredients B2Intermediate#
  117. Cozinhar como forma de relaxar /kuziˈɲaɾ ˈkomu ˈfɔɾmɐ dɨ ʁɨlɐˈʃaɾ/ Cooking as a way to relax B1Intermediate#
  118. Trocar receitas com amigos /tɾuˈkaɾ ʀɨˈsɐjtɐʃ kõ ɐˈmiɡuʃ/ Exchanging recipes with friends B1Intermediate#
  119. Saborear cada refeição /sɐbuɾiˈaɾ ˈkadɐ ʁɨfɐjˈsɐ̃w̃/ Savor every meal B1Intermediate#
  120. Cozinha brasileira /kuˈziɲɐ bɾɐziˈlɐjɾɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas brasileiras Brazilian cuisine A2Elementary#
  121. Cozinha japonesa /kuˈziɲɐ ʒɐpuˈnezɐ/ a pl. as cozinhas japonesas Japanese cuisine A2Elementary#
  122. Fritar ovos /fɾiˈtaɾ ˈɔvuʃ/ Frying eggs A2Elementary#
  123. Temperar a gosto /tẽpɨˈɾaɾ ɐ ˈɡoʃtu/ Season to taste B1Intermediate#
  124. Culinária regional /kuliˈnaɾjɐ ʁɨʒjuˈnal/ a pl. as culinárias regionais Regional cuisine B1Intermediate#
  125. Especialidade da casa /ɨʃpɨsjɐliˈdadɨ dɐ ˈkazɐ/ a pl. as especialidades da casa House specialty A2Intermediate#
  126. Self-service /ˌsɛlfˈsɐɾvis/ o Self-service B1Intermediate#
  127. Buffet livre /buˈfɛ ˈlivɾɨ/ o pl. os buffets livres All-you-can-eat buffet B1Intermediate#
  128. Comida leve /kuˈmidɐ ˈlɛvɨ/ a pl. as comidas leves Light food A2Elementary#
  129. Comida pesada /kuˈmidɐ pɨˈzadɐ/ a pl. as comidas pesadas Heavy food A2Elementary#
  130. Seguir a receita passo a passo /sɨˈɡiɾ ɐ ʁɨˈsɐjtɐ ˈpasu ɐ ˈpasu/ Follow the recipe step by step A2Elementary#
  131. Usar ingredientes frescos /uˈzaɾ ĩɡɾɨdiˈẽtɨʃ ˈfɾeʃkuʃ/ Use fresh ingredients A2Elementary#
  132. Aquecer o forno /ɐkɨˈseɾ u ˈfoɾnu/ Heating the oven A2Elementary#
  133. Decorar com frutas /dɨkuˈɾaɾ kõ ˈfɾutɐʃ/ Decorate with fruit A2Elementary#
  134. Misturar bebidas /miʃtuˈɾaɾ bɨˈbidɐʃ/ Mixing drinks A2Elementary#
  135. Organizar um jantar /ɔɾɡɐniˈzaɾ ũ ʒɐ̃ˈtaɾ/ Organizing a dinner A2Elementary#
  136. Montar uma mesa bonita /mõˈtaɾ ˈumɐ ˈmezɐ buˈnitɐ/ Setting a beautiful table A2Elementary#
  137. Descrever o sabor /dɨʃkɾɨˈveɾ u sɐˈboɾ/ Describe the taste B1Elementary#
  138. Planear as refeições da semana /plɐniˈaɾ ɐʒ ʁɨfɐjˈsõj̃ʒ dɐ sɨˈmɐnɐ/ Plan the week's meals A2Elementary#
  139. Aprender com a avó /ɐpɾẽˈdeɾ kõ ɐ ɐˈvɔ/ Learning from grandma A2Elementary#
  140. Ementa variada /iˈmẽtɐ vɐɾiˈadɐ/ a pl. as ementas variadas Varied menu A2Intermediate#
  141. Beber com moderação /bɨˈbeɾ kõ mudɨɾɐˈsɐ̃w̃/ Drink in moderation B1Intermediate#
  142. Usar talheres adequados /uˈzaɾ tɐˈʎɛɾɨz ɐdɨˈkwaduʃ/ Use suitable cutlery B1Intermediate#
  143. Alimentação consciente /ɐlimẽtɐˈsɐ̃w̃ kõʃsiˈẽtɨ/ a Conscious eating B2Intermediate#
  144. Respeitar restrições alimentares /ʁɨʃpɐjˈtaɾ ʁɨʃtɾiˈsõj̃z ɐlimẽˈtaɾɨʃ/ Respect dietary restrictions B2Intermediate#
  145. Evitar alimentos ultraprocessados /iviˈtaɾ ɐliˈmẽtuʃ ˌultɾɐpɾusɨˈsaduʃ/ Avoid ultra-processed foods B2Intermediate#
  146. Comida como expressão cultural /kuˈmidɐ ˈkomu ɨʃpɾɨˈsɐ̃w̃ kultuˈɾal/ a Food as a cultural expression B2Intermediate#
  147. Cozinha como forma de afeto /kuˈziɲɐ ˈkomu ˈfɔɾmɐ dɨ ɐˈfɛtu/ a Cooking as a form of affection B2Intermediate#
  148. Mexer até engrossar /mɨˈʃeɾ ɐˈtɛ ẽɡɾuˈsaɾ/ Stir until thick B1Intermediate#
  149. Equilibrar os sabores /ɨkiliˈbɾaɾ uʃ sɐˈboɾɨʃ/ Balancing the flavors B2Intermediate#
  150. Controlar o tempo de cozedura /kõtɾuˈlaɾ u ˈtẽpu dɨ kuzɨˈduɾɐ/ Control the cooking time B1Intermediate#
  151. Verificar o ponto da carne /vɨɾifiˈkaɾ u ˈpõtu dɐ ˈkaɾnɨ/ Check the doneness of the meat B1Intermediate#
  152. Cortar em tiras finas /kuɾˈtaɾ ɐ̃j̃ ˈtiɾɐʃ ˈfinɐʃ/ Cut into thin strips A2Intermediate#
  153. Refogar a cebola e o alho /ʁɨfuˈɣaɾ ɐ sɨˈβɔlɐ i u ˈaʎu/ Sauté the onion and garlic B1Intermediate#
  154. Untar a forma /ũˈtaɾ ɐ ˈfoɾmɐ/ Grease the pan B1Intermediate#
  155. Assar em temperatura média /ɐˈsaɾ ɐ̃j̃ tẽpɨɾɐˈtuɾɐ ˈmɛdjɐ/ Bake at medium temperature B1Intermediate#
  156. Deixar dourar /dɐjˈʃaɾ doˈɾaɾ/ Let it brown B1Intermediate#
  157. Servir em porções individuais /sɨɾˈviɾ ɐ̃j̃ puɾˈsõj̃z ĩdividuˈajʃ/ Serve in individual portions B1Intermediate#
  158. Avaliar textura e aroma /ɐvɐˈljaɾ tɨʃˈtuɾɐ i ɐˈɾomɐ/ Evaluate texture and aroma B2Intermediate#
  159. Apresentar um prato gourmet /ɐpɾɨzẽˈtaɾ ũ ˈpɾatu ɡuɾˈmɛ/ Presenting a gourmet dish B2Intermediate#

Rules to remember

  • Food nouns have grammatical gender: Leite and Pão are masculine; Carne and Sopa are feminine.
  • Natas is feminine plural. Sandes is feminine and has the same form in the singular and plural; the article marks the number.
  • In Comida saudável and Comida caseira, the adjective follows the noun. Estar com fome and Estar com sede use the same structure to describe hunger and thirst.

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