A Maria tem cozinhado receitas muito saudáveis.
Maria has been cooking very healthy recipes.
Language note: Order: subject, verb, object, adjective.
Culture note: Healthy eating is an essential part of Portuguese lifestyle, with many traditional dishes focusing on fresh ingredients.
Context: You mention that Maria has been focusing on healthy cooking.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
The
Used to introduce a known or previously mentioned person.
A Maria é uma excelente cozinheira.
Maria is an excellent cook.
Maria
[mah-ree-ah]
Maria
A feminine given name.
Maria tem muitas receitas de família.
Maria has many family recipes.
tem
[tem]
has
Used for actions started in the past and continuing into the present.
Ela tem um livro de receitas interessante.
She has an interesting recipe book.
cozinhado
[koh-zin-yah-doo]
cooked
Prepared food through heat.
Cozinhado com amor é sempre melhor.
Cooked with love is always better.
receitas
[heh-say-tahs]
recipes
Sets of instructions for preparing particular dishes.
Tem muitas receitas saudáveis no seu diário.
There are many healthy recipes in her journal.
muito
[mwee-too]
very
Used to qualify or intensify a descriptive word.
As sopas são muito populares no inverno.
Soups are very popular in winter.
saudáveis
[sow-dah-veis]
healthy
Indicating a good effect on health.
Sua dieta é cheia de alimentos saudáveis.
Her diet is full of healthy foods.
Phrase Parts
A Maria
Tem cozinhado
Receitas
Muito saudáveis
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Download Full Lesson