batedor
/ba.teˈdoʁ/masculine
The English phrase "whisk" (kitchen utensil) translates to Portuguese as batedor. Wiktionary also lists fuê.
Meaning: kitchen utensil (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| batedor | /ba.teˈdoʁ/ (Brazil) /ba.teˈdoɾ/ (São Paulo) |
masculine |
| fuê | /fuˈe/ (Brazil) /ˈfwe/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
In a kitchen context, batedor is a general term for a beater or mixer. If you want to describe the action of whisking or whipping ingredients, such as eggs or cream, use the verb bater.
What does it mean word for word?
batedor is a masculine noun derived from the verb bater, which means to beat or to strike.
Which one should you use?
While batedor is a general term for a beater, fuê specifically refers to the wire balloon whisk typically used in baking.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
batedor is a masculine noun. To express the action of whisking, use the verb bater.
How do you pronounce it?
ba.te.ˈdoʁ (3 syllables, stress on the 3rd syllable)
Did you know?
- The term batedor is also used in sports to describe a 'kicker' or someone who takes a free kick in football.
- The word fuê is borrowed from the French word 'fouet', which means 'whisk' but also means 'whip' in the sense of a lash.
- In some regional dialects, the action of whisking is described using the verb bater, which can also be used to describe the heart 'beating' or 'throbbing'.
Examples in context
- Na receita, use um batedor de claras para misturar os ingredientes secos com os líquidos.In the recipe, use a whisk to combine the dry ingredients with the liquids.
- Eu preciso de um batedor para o bolo.I need a whisk for the cake.
- O batedor está na gaveta da cozinha.The whisk is in the kitchen drawer.
- Use este batedor para bater as claras.Use this whisk to beat the egg whites.
Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are baking a cake together in the kitchen.
- BeatrizRodrigo, você viu o batedor?Rodrigo, have you seen the whisk?
- RodrigoSim, ele está na gaveta.Yes, it is in the drawer.
- BeatrizObrigada, vou começar a massa agora.Thanks, I'll start the batter now.
- RodrigoDe nada, Beatriz.You're welcome, Beatriz.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “whisk” translations and entries batedor, fuê, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuê, CC BY-SA 4.0.
