How to Say ‘Cooking at home is healthier.’ in Portuguese
Cozinhar em casa é sempre mais saudável.
💬 Usage Tip: Use of 'é sempre' stresses habitual action.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Home-cooked meals are often considered more nutritious and cost-effective in Portugal.
Phrase Breakdown
Cozinhar
Cooking
Preparing food by heating it.
Cozinhar é uma arte.
Cooking is an art.
em casa
at home
Refers to one's own residence.
Ela trabalha em casa.
She works at home.
é sempre
is always
Indicates a consistent truth or habit.
Ela é sempre pontual.
She is always punctual.
mais saudável
healthier
More beneficial for good health.
Fruta é mais saudável que doces.
Fruit is healthier than sweets.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cozinhar
[koh-zin-yahr]
To cook
The action of preparing food with heat.
Cozinhar é uma habilidade valiosa.
Cooking is a valuable skill.
em
[em]
at
A preposition indicating a specific place.
Vamos passar o dia em casa.
We will spend the day at home.
casa
[kah-zah]
home
Refers to the place where one lives.
Ela gosta de relaxar em casa.
She likes to relax at home.
é
[eh]
is
Used to indicate a state, relation, or existence.
A saúde é importante.
Health is important.
sempre
[semprey]
always
An adverb meaning at all times or on every occasion.
Ele está sempre à disposição para ajudar.
He is always available to help.
mais
[maish]
more
Indicating a greater degree or an additional amount.
Este plano é mais eficaz.
This plan is more effective.
saudável
[sow-dah-vel]
healthy
Indicating that which improves physical well-being.
Uma dieta assim é bastante saudável.
Such a diet is quite healthy.
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