chalota
/ʃaˈlɔ.tɐ/feminine
The English word "shallot" is translated into Portuguese as chalota.
chalota refers to a vegetable in the onion family, such as *Allium ascalonicum* or *Allium oschaninii*.
Meaning: vegetable in the onion family, A. ascalonium or A. oschaninii (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chalota is formed by adding -s to the end, resulting in chalotas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /ʃaˈlɔ.tɐ/.
Did you know?
- A prized culinary preparation in Portuguese cuisine involves chalotas confitadas, where shallots are slow-cooked in fat to create a sweet jam.
- The Portuguese word chalota is a direct loanword from the French échalote.
- While chalota is the technical name, some people in Portugal use the term cebolinha to describe small onions, which can easily be confused with chives.
Examples in context
- Vou fazer uma deliciosa salada com chalota.I'm going to make a delicious salad with shallots.
- Alguém pode trazer a cebolinha-francesa da geladeira?Can someone bring the shallots from the fridge?
- Eu comprei uma chalota no mercado.I bought a shallot at the market.
- A chalota é muito saborosa.The shallot is very flavorful.
- Você prefere cebola ou chalota?Do you prefer onion or shallot?
Example conversation
Lucas and Beatriz are preparing dinner together in the kitchen.
- LucasBeatriz, onde está a chalota?Beatriz, where is the shallot?
- BeatrizEstá ali na cesta de legumes, Lucas.It is there in the vegetable basket, Lucas.
- LucasVou descascar a chalota agora.I will peel the shallot now.
- BeatrizObrigada por ajudar na cozinha.Thank you for helping in the kitchen.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shallot” translations and entries chalota, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chalota, CC BY-SA 4.0.
