pão de centeio
/ˈpɐ̃w̃ d͡ʒi sẽˈtej.u/word by word
The English phrase "rye bread" is translated into Portuguese as pão de centeio.
This phrase is used to describe a specific type of bread made using flour from rye grain.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pão (bread), de (of) and centeio (rye).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpɐ̃w̃ dʒi sẽˈtej.u/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word centeio is etymologically linked to the number one hundred, coming from the Latin word centum.
- In some rural Portuguese traditions, pão de centeio was historically the bread of the poor, while white wheat bread was reserved for the wealthy and the clergy.
- In Brazil, pão most commonly refers to pão francês, a crusty small roll, meaning that asking for pão without specifying centeio will almost never result in a loaf of rye bread.
Examples in context
- Na padaria, eu quero comprar um pão de centeio.At the bakery, I want to buy a rye bread.
- O pão integral de centeio é a minha escolha para sanduíches.Whole grain rye bread is my choice for sandwiches.
- Eu gostaria de um pão de centeio, por favor.I would like a rye bread, please.
- Eu prefiro pão de centeio.I prefer rye bread.
- O pão de centeio é muito saudável.Rye bread is very healthy.
- Você quer comprar pão de centeio?Do you want to buy rye bread?
Example conversation
At a bakery, Camila and Lucas are choosing what to eat.
- CamilaLucas, você quer pão de centeio?Lucas, do you want rye bread?
- LucasSim, eu gosto de pão de centeio.Yes, I like rye bread.
- CamilaÓtimo, vou pegar um para nós.Great, I will get one for us.
- LucasObrigado, Camila.Thank you, Camila.
