massa para panqueca
/ˈma.sɐ pa.ɾɐ pɐ̃ˈkɛ.kɐ/word by word
massa para panqueca is the Portuguese phrase for pancake mix.
The phrase refers to a prepared mixture of dry ingredients used to make pancakes. While the word massa can mean dough, batter or even a mass, in a culinary context it refers to the prepared mixture used for cooking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of massa (dough or batter), para (for) and panqueca (pancake).
Which one should you use?
You may also see massa de panqueca. Replacing the preposition para (for) with de (of) is a common way to express the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, people often refer to pancake mix as massa pronta para panqueca.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈma.sɐ pa.ɾɐ pɐ̃ˈkɛ.kɐ/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, a panqueca is typically a savory, crepe-like roll filled with ground meat and cheese rather than a thick, sweet breakfast cake.
- Outside of the kitchen, the word massa is used as Brazilian slang to describe something or someone that is 'cool' or 'great'.
- The word panqueca is a direct loanword from the English word 'pancake'.
Examples in context
- Vou fazer panquecas, preciso de massa para panquecas.I'm going to make pancakes, I need pancake mix.
- Eu comprei uma massa para panqueca.I bought a pancake mix.
- Onde está a massa para panqueca?Where is the pancake mix?
- Esta massa para panqueca é muito boa.This pancake mix is very good.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Camila are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- GabrielVocê trouxe a massa para panqueca?Did you bring the pancake mix?
- CamilaSim, eu trouxe a massa para panqueca.Yes, I brought the pancake mix.
- GabrielÓtimo, eu vou preparar o café.Great, I will prepare the coffee.
- CamilaPerfeito, eu preparo a massa agora.Perfect, I will prepare the mix now.
