casca de ulmeiro
/ˈkas.kɐ d͡ʒi uwˈme(j).ɾu/word by word
The phrase for "slippery elm bark" in Portuguese is casca de ulmeiro.
This phrase refers to the inner bark of the slippery elm tree, which is frequently used for medicinal purposes.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a specific elm tree rather than the species in general, the preposition de combines with the definite article o to become do, resulting in casca do ulmeiro (the bark of the elm).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkas.kɐ dʒi uwˈme(j).ɾu/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Because the slippery elm is not native to Portugal or Brazil, you will almost exclusively encounter casca de ulmeiro in health food stores rather than in nature.
- The Portuguese word for bark, casca, is also the term used for the 'shell' of a nut or a 'peel' of a fruit, showing how the language groups different types of protective layers under one word.
- While casca de ulmeiro is the literal translation, Portuguese folk medicine uses the specific term líber to distinguish the medicinal inner bark from the rough outer layer.
Examples in context
- Eu preciso comprar casca de ulmeiro.I need to buy slippery elm bark.
- Eles usam a casca de ulmeiro em chás.They use slippery elm bark in teas.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are in a health food store.
- JulianaVocê sabe onde encontrar a casca de ulmeiro?Do you know where to find slippery elm bark?
- GabrielAcho que está na seção de ervas, Juliana.I think it is in the herb section, Juliana.
- JulianaObrigada pela ajuda, Gabriel.Thanks for the help, Gabriel.
- GabrielDe nada, qualquer coisa é só chamar.You're welcome, just call if you need anything.
