ervilhas
The English phrase "peas" is translated into Portuguese as ervilhas.
ervilhas refers to small, round green seeds eaten as a vegetable.
Did you know?
- In Portugal, you might see ervilhas served in a very common traditional dish called 'Arroz de Ervilhas', where the rice is dyed a bright green color.
- The word ervilha shares a root with the word erva, meaning 'herb' or 'grass'.
- In many Portuguese-speaking regions, the word ervilha is used as a singular collective noun, whereas English speakers almost always use the plural 'peas' when referring to the vegetable in a general sense.
Examples in context
- Você gosta de ervilhas?Do you like peas?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes ervilhas.Tatoeba #6629600 by anthrax26, translation #6629177 by Eccles17
- Estou farto de comer ervilhas.I'm sick of eating peas.This sentence is useful for expressing that one is tired of eating ervilhas.Tatoeba #7366723 by iart61, translation #8983036 by Nylez
- Os gêmeos eram tão parecidos quanto duas ervilhas numa vagem.The twins are as alike as two peas in a pod.This sentence shows how to use ervilhas in a simile about twins.Tatoeba #912301 by alexmarcelo, translation #45626 by U2FS
- No restaurante, eu gostaria de uma porção de ervilhas, por favor.In the restaurant, I would like a portion of peas, please.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are having lunch at home.
- BeatrizRodrigo, você quer comer as ervilhas?Rodrigo, do you want to eat the peas?
- RodrigoSim, eu adoro ervilhas.Yes, I love peas.
- BeatrizQue bom que o seu prato está pronto.That's good that your plate is ready.
- RodrigoObrigado, Beatriz, a comida está ótima.Thank you, Beatriz, the food is great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
