mastigável
The English word "chewy" translates to Portuguese as mastigável.
The adjective mastigável is used to describe something that has a pliable or springy texture when chewed.
Meaning: having a pliable or springy texture when chewed (adj)
Did you know?
- In Brazil, if you want to describe something as being delightfully chewy or gummy, you might use the word puxa-puxa. This is an onomatopoeic expression that mimics the sensation of pulling a stretchy, chewy candy.
- The word mastigar is often used metaphorically in Portuguese to mean 'to process information' or 'to digest an idea' before speaking.
- If a meat is unexpectedly chewy in an unpleasant way, a Portuguese speaker might call it borrachuda, literally meaning 'rubbery'. This is a common way to complain about overcooked steak.
Example conversation
Juliana and Gabriel are eating snacks together.
- JulianaExperimente este marshmallow, Gabriel!Try this marshmallow, Gabriel!
- GabrielNossa, ele é bem mastigável.Wow, it is quite chewy.
- JulianaEu adoro essa textura.I love this texture.
- GabrielEu também gosto muito.I like it a lot too.
