empada
The English phrase "empanada" is translated into Portuguese as empada.
The term refers to a savory stuffed pastry. While English speakers may use the Spanish loanword 'empanada', the standard Portuguese term for this type of savory stuffed pastry is empada.
Meaning: stuffed pastry (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of empada is empadas. The diminutive form empadinha is frequently used to refer to the smaller, bite-sized versions of these pastries often served as appetizers.
Did you know?
- While the Spanish 'empanada' is often a large, crescent-shaped pastry, the Portuguese empada usually refers to a small, round, tart-like pastry with a crust that completely encloses the filling.
- The word empada is etymologically linked to the Latin word 'panis', which is the ancestor of the English word 'bread'.
- In Brazil, empadas are a staple of 'salgadinhos' culture, often sold at specialized kiosks and served at children's birthday parties.
Examples in context
- Com certeza, aqui está o seu pastel de queijo.Certainly, here's your cheese empanada.
- Eu comprei uma empada de frango.I bought a chicken empada.
- Essa empada está muito deliciosa.This empada is very delicious.
- Você quer comer uma empada?Do you want to eat an empada?
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are at a snack bar.
- CamilaGabriel, você quer uma empada?Gabriel, do you want an empada?
- GabrielSim, eu estou com muita fome.Yes, I am very hungry.
- CamilaEu vou pedir uma empada de palmito.I am going to order a heart of palm empada.
- GabrielÓtimo, vamos comer agora.Great, let's eat now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries empada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
