nuggets de frango
The English phrase "chicken nuggets" is translated into Portuguese as nuggets de frango.
This phrase refers to small pieces of breaded or battered chicken meat that are deep-fried.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the borrowed English word nuggets and the Portuguese phrase de frango, which means "of chicken".
Which one should you use?
In casual conversation, Portuguese speakers often drop de frango and simply say nuggets if the context of chicken is already understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word nuggets is treated as a masculine noun in Portuguese.
Did you know?
- The word frango is used in Portuguese slang to describe someone who is weak or lacks courage.
- The word frango for 'chicken' is believed to potentially stem from the Latin word fringilla, which refers to a 'small bird'.
- In Brazil, nuggets de frango are frequently served as a 'lanche' which can be a snack or a light meal between breakfast and lunch.
Examples in context
- Eu comi nuggets de frango.I ate chicken nuggets.Tatoeba #5108050 by bill, translation #1933697 by Scott
- eu quero nuggets de frangoI want chicken nuggets
- Eu adoro franguinhos empanados!I love chicken nuggets!
- As crianças adoram nuggets de frango.Children love chicken nuggets.
- Eu vou pedir nuggets de frango para o jantar.I am going to order chicken nuggets for dinner.
Example conversation
Camila and Felipe are ordering food at a fast food restaurant.
- CamilaO que você vai pedir, Felipe?What are you going to order, Felipe?
- FelipeEu vou querer nuggets de frango e batatas fritas.I'll have chicken nuggets and french fries.
- CamilaBoa escolha, eu vou pedir o mesmo.Good choice, I'll order the same.
- FelipeCombinado, vamos pedir agora.Deal, let's order now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, frango, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
