rolinho primavera
In Portuguese, the phrase for egg roll is rolinho primavera.
Meaning: a food made by wrapping a combination of ingredients (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term rolinho primavera literally translates to 'little spring roll'.
Which one should you use?
While English speakers use 'egg roll', the standard way to refer to this appetizer in Portuguese is rolinho primavera.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, rolinho primavera is the term frequently used. In Portugal, rolo de primavera is the most commonly used translation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word primavera remains unchanged.
Did you know?
- The word rolinho uses the suffix -inho, which often implies a sense of affection or cuteness in Portuguese culture.
- The Portuguese word for 'spring' primavera is derived from the Latin words for 'first' and 'spring'.
- Portuguese speakers use the same word primavera to describe both the season and the appetizer, regardless of when in the year it is eaten.
Examples in context
- Gostaria de um rolo primavera, por favorI would like an egg roll, please
- Eu pedi um rolinho primavera de vegetais.I ordered a vegetable egg roll.
- Este rolinho primavera está muito crocante.This egg roll is very crunchy.
- Você quer comer um rolinho primavera?Do you want to eat an egg roll?
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to order for lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
- CamilaGabriel, vamos pedir um rolinho primavera?Gabriel, shall we order an egg roll?
- GabrielSim, eu adoro rolinho primavera.Yes, I love egg rolls.
- CamilaVocê prefere o de carne ou o de legumes?Do you prefer the meat or the vegetable one?
- GabrielO de legumes parece ótimo.The vegetable one looks great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rolinho primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries primavera, rolinho, rolinho primavera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
