manteiga clarificada
The English phrase "ghee" is translated into Portuguese as manteiga clarificada.
The term refers to South Asian-style clarified butter.
Meaning: South Asian-style clarified butter (noun)
Did you know?
- The word manteiga might be a linguistic fossil from the pre-Roman era, possibly originating from ancient Iberian or Celtiberian languages used in the peninsula before Latin arrived.
- The word manteiga is a linguistic relative of the Spanish manteca, though manteca usually refers to lard or animal fat rather than dairy butter.
- Portuguese speakers use the French term manteiga noisette to describe butter that has been browned until it smells nutty, a process that goes beyond simply making it clarificada.
Examples in context
- Na culinária indiana, a manteiga clarificada, também conhecida como ghee, é amplamente utilizada.In Indian cuisine, clarified butter, also known as ghee, is widely used.
- Estou usando manteiga clarificada para grelhar o peixe.I'm using ghee to grill the fish.
- Eu prefiro cozinhar com manteiga clarificada.I prefer cooking with ghee.
- Você tem manteiga clarificada na despensa?Do you have ghee in the pantry?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are in the kitchen preparing an Indian dish.
- LucasBeatriz, você comprou a manteiga clarificada?Beatriz, did you buy the ghee?
- BeatrizSim, está na prateleira de cima.Yes, it is on the top shelf.
- LucasÓtimo, vou usá-la para o curry.Great, I will use it for the curry.
- BeatrizFicará muito saboroso, Lucas.It will be very tasty, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manteiga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
