amêijoas
The English phrase "clams" is translated into Portuguese as amêijoas.
The term amêijoas refers to edible saltwater mollusks with two shells used as food. lingueirões is typically used for long razor clams.
When do people say it?
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a traditional Portuguese dish of clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and coriander. Arroz de lingueirão is a rice dish made with razor clams and various spices.
Did you know?
- The phrase amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is named after a person, though the exact identity of 'Bulhão Pato' is a subject of historical debate among food historians.
- If you are looking for clams in a Portuguese market, you might see them categorized by the way they are harvested, such as those gathered by hand or by specialized tools.
- In Brazil, you may encounter different names for similar mollusks, such as mariscos, which is a broader term for shellfish that can lead to confusion if you only study European Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Eu adoro amêijoas à Bulhão Pato!I love clam Bulhão Pato style!
- Conheces algum bom restaurante de amêijoas?Do you know any good clam restaurants?
- Adoro comer lingueirões na praia.I love eating razor clams at the beach.
- Eu gosto de comer amêijoas.I like to eat clams.
- Estas amêijoas estão muito frescas.These clams are very fresh.
- O chef preparou amêijoas com alho.The chef prepared clams with garlic.
Example conversation
At a seafood restaurant.
- MarianaFelipe, queres pedir amêijoas?Felipe, do you want to order clams?
- FelipeSim, eu adoro este prato.Yes, I love this dish.
- MarianaAs amêijoas parecem ótimas hoje.The clams look great today.
- FelipeVamos pedir então.Let's order them then.
