giroscópio
The English phrase "gyro" is translated into Portuguese as giroscópio.
The term refers to a Greek sandwich.
Meaning: Greek sandwich (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, you can also use the terms kebab or kebab grego as synonyms for a gyro.
Did you know?
- In many Portuguese-speaking cities, if you ask for a 'giro', you might be asking for something 'cool' or 'pretty' rather than food.
- While 'giroscópio' is the technical term for the scientific instrument, you would never use it to order food in a restaurant.
- In Brazil, the term 'kebab' is much more common for any Mediterranean-style meat wrap than the word 'gyro'.
Examples in context
- Eu gostaria de um gyro, por favor.I would like a gyro, please.
- Poderia me trazer um gyro, por favor?Could you bring me a gyro, please?
- Você teria um gyro no menu?Do you have a gyro on the menu?
- Me vê um gyro aí, por favor!Give me a gyro, please!
- Dá pra fazer um gyro pra mim?Can you make me a gyro?
- Você tem um gyro vegetariano?Do you have a vegetarian gyro?
- Existe alguma versão sem carne do gyro?Is there any meatless version of the gyro?
Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are looking at a food menu.
- FelipeJuliana, você já provou giroscópio?Juliana, have you ever tried a gyro?
- JulianaNão, Felipe. O que é isso?No, Felipe. What is that?
- FelipeÉ um sanduíche grego delicioso.It is a delicious Greek sandwich.
- JulianaEntão vamos pedir um giroscópio!Then let's order a gyro!
