vieiras
The English phrase scallops is vieiras in Portuguese.
The term refers to small edible saltwater clams that have a fan-shaped shell.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word for scallops is vieiras.
How does it change in a sentence?
vieiras is the plural form of vieira. The singular form is vieira.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese heraldry, the vieira is a common charge on coats of arms, signifying that the ancestor was a crusader or a pilgrim.
- The vieira is the primary symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Pilgrims often wear or carry a scallop shell to signify their journey to the cathedral in Spain.
- Portuguese maritime history often features the vieira in art and architecture, carved into the facades of Manueline style buildings to celebrate the Age of Discovery.
Examples in context
- Este vídeo mostra a forma como ele e a equipa dele pescam vieiras com uma draga e descascam cerca de 250 quilos de carne de vieira antes de chegarem às docas ao fim do dia.This video showcases how he and his crew fish for scallops using a dredge, and shuck about 600 pounds of scallop meat before they reach the docks at the end of the day.This sentence is useful for illustrating how a crew might fish for and process vieiras.Tatoeba #12019769 by Cangarejo, translation #12019767 by Cangarejo
- Eu vou começar com as vieiras grelhadas, por favor.I'll start with the grilled scallops, please.
- Gostaria de experimentar as vieiras frescas desta região.I would like to try the fresh scallops from this region.
- As vieiras são muito frescas hoje.The scallops are very fresh today.
- Eu prefiro comer vieiras com manteiga.I prefer to eat scallops with butter.
Example conversation
At a seafood restaurant, Rodrigo and Beatriz are looking at the menu.
- RodrigoO que achas de pedir vieiras?What do you think about ordering scallops?
- BeatrizEu adoraria, parecem ótimas!I would love to, they look great!
- RodrigoVou pedir uma dose para nós dois.I will order one portion for both of us.
- BeatrizPerfeito, estou com muita fome.Perfect, I am very hungry.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
