fruta silvestre
The English phrase wild berry is translated into Portuguese as fruta silvestre.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, berries are often referred to as frutas vermelhas ('red fruits') on menus and in shops, even if the berries are not actually red.
- The word fruta comes from the Latin 'fructus', which originally referred to the concept of 'enjoyment' or 'pleasure' as much as it did to food.
- While fruta silvestre is the general term, Portuguese speakers often use the English word 'berry' when referring to trendy 'superfoods' like açai or goji berries.
Examples in context
- Aquela fruta silvestre tem um sabor único.That wild berry has a unique flavor.
- Vamos colher algumas bagas silvestres na floresta.Let's gather some wild berries in the forest.
- Olha só essa frutinha silvestre! Parece deliciosa.Look at this wild berry! It looks delicious.
- As bagas selvagens são pequenas, mas têm um sabor incrível.Wild berries are small, but they have an incredible taste.
- Esta fruta silvestre é muito doce.This wild berry is very sweet.
- Eu colhi uma fruta silvestre no jardim.I picked a wild berry in the garden.
- Você conhece esta fruta silvestre?Do you know this wild berry?
Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are walking in a forest.
- CamilaOlha que fruta silvestre bonita!Look at what a beautiful wild berry!
- RodrigoÉ verdade, Camila. Ela parece deliciosa.It's true, Camila. It looks delicious.
- CamilaPosso comer esta fruta silvestre?Can I eat this wild berry?
- RodrigoSim, eu acho que é segura.Yes, I think it is safe.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fruta, silvestre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
