salmão curado
The English phrase lox is translated into Portuguese as salmão curado.
This term refers to a type of smoked salmon.
Meaning: type of smoked salmon (noun)
Did you know?
- The word curado in salmão curado comes from the same root as the English word 'cure' in a medical sense. In Portuguese, it describes both a healed patient and food preserved with salt.
- The term curado is used for various preserved foods in Portuguese, such as enchidos or presunto. This makes salmão curado part of a larger family of salt-preserved delicacies in Lusophone culture.
- While salmão curado is the technical term, many Brazilians simply use the English word 'lox' or 'smoked salmon' in high-end hotels and gourmet shops.
Examples in context
- Eu adoro comer salmão curado no café da manhã.I love eating smoked salmon for breakfast.
- Este salmão curado é de alta qualidade.This smoked salmon is high quality.
- Você prefere salmão curado ou salmão defumado?Do you prefer cured salmon or smoked salmon?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are ordering food at a brunch cafe.
- LucasBeatriz, você quer provar o salmão curado?Beatriz, do you want to try the lox?
- BeatrizSim, eu acho que vou pedir um bagel.Yes, I think I'll order a bagel.
- LucasVou pedir o salmão curado com cream cheese.I'm going to order the lox with cream cheese.
- BeatrizParece uma ótima escolha, Lucas!That sounds like a great choice, Lucas!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries curado, salmão, CC BY-SA 4.0.
