ao ponto para o mal
The English phrase "medium rare" is translated into Portuguese as ao ponto para o mal.
The adjective ao ponto para o mal is used to describe meat that has been cooked somewhat lightly.
Meaning: cooked somewhat lightly (adj)
Did you know?
- While the phrase literally translates to 'at the point for the bad', the word mal here functions as a culinary indicator for 'rare' or 'bloody' rather than a moral judgment.
- While ao ponto is used for meat, the term no ponto is often used in Brazil to describe a cake or dessert that has reached the perfect consistency.
- The expression ao ponto can also be used idiomatically in Portuguese to describe something that is exactly right or ready.
Examples in context
- Eu gostaria do meu bife mal passado, por favor.I would like my steak medium rare, please.
- Gostaria do bife mal passado, por gentileza.I would like the steak medium rare, please.
- Bife mal passado, por favor!Steak medium rare, please!
- Você prefere a carne ao ponto para o mal?Do you prefer the meat medium rare?
Example conversation
A couple is ordering dinner at a steakhouse.
- LucasComo você quer a sua carne, Juliana?How do you want your meat, Juliana?
- JulianaEu quero ao ponto para o mal, por favor.I want it medium rare, please.
- LucasEu também vou pedir ao ponto para o mal.I will also order it medium rare.
- JulianaÓtimo, Lucas! Assim fica mais suculento.Great, Lucas! That way it is more juicy.
