marinada
The English word 'marinade' is translated into Portuguese as marinada.
A marinada refers to a liquid mixture, typically consisting of spices and herbs added to vinegar, wine or oil, which is used to soften the meat.
Meaning: liquid mixture (noun)
Did you know?
- The word marinada shares the same root as the maritime term 'marinha', referring to the navy or the sea, which hints at the liquid origin of the word.
- Portuguese speakers use the phrase deixar de molho to describe soaking food, a versatile expression that applies to everything from marinating meat to soaking dirty dishes in the sink.
- In Brazil, the word tempero is often used instead of marinada to describe the liquid mixture, meaning the line between a dry rub and a liquid soak is often blurred in conversation.
Examples in context
- Vamos usar esse molho para marinar o peixeLet's use this marinade sauce for the fish.
- A marinada está no frigorífico.The marinade is in the fridge.
- Vou preparar uma marinada para o frango.I am going to prepare a marinade for the chicken.
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are preparing dinner together in the kitchen.
- LucasBeatriz, onde está a marinada do frango?Beatriz, where is the chicken marinade?
- BeatrizEstá dentro da geladeira, Lucas.It is inside the refrigerator, Lucas.
- LucasAchei! Posso colocar a carne agora?Found it! Can I put the meat in now?
- BeatrizSim, deixe a carne na marinada por uma hora.Yes, leave the meat in the marinade for one hour.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry marinada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
