ervilhas secas partidas
The English phrase "split peas" is translated into Portuguese as ervilhas secas partidas.
The phrase refers to dried peas that have been split in half. In a culinary context, you may also use the singular form ervilha partida to refer to the ingredient itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ervilhas secas partidas is composed of ervilhas (peas), secas (dried) and partidas (split/broken).
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word partida used for 'split' is the same word used for a 'game' or 'match' in sports, such as a partida de futebol.
- The adjective seca meaning 'dry' can be used as a noun a seca to refer to a severe drought or, colloquially in some regions, a long period of being single.
- The word seca can also be used as a slang term in some Portuguese dialects to describe someone who is 'boring' or 'dry' in personality.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are planning a meal.
- RodrigoMariana, vamos fazer sopa de ervilhas secas partidas?Mariana, shall we make split pea soup?
- MarianaSim, Rodrigo, eu adoro essa sopa.Yes, Rodrigo, I love that soup.
- RodrigoTemos ervilhas secas partidas em casa?Do we have split peas at home?
- MarianaNão, precisamos comprar no mercado.No, we need to buy them at the market.
