Key Phrases
Pratos de bacalhau
Codfish dishes
Sopas tradicionais portuguesas
Traditional Portuguese soups
Embutidos portugueses populares
Popular Portuguese sausages
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering traditional Portuguese dishes
Pedir pratos tradicionais portugueses
Identifying key ingredients in Portuguese cuisine
Identificar ingredientes chave da culinária portuguesa
Understanding Portuguese culinary culture
Compreender a cultura culinária portuguesa
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bacalhau
Codfish
Pronounced 'bah-kah-LYAU'.
Portugal has a reputed 365 ways to cook bacalhau, one for each day of the year!
Pastel de nata
Custard tart
Pronounced 'pas-TEL de NAH-ta'.
These sweet treats originated in Lisbon and are best eaten warm, dusted with cinnamon.
Caldo verde
Green soup
Pronounced 'KAL-do VAYR-de'.
A traditional soup made with kale, potatoes, and chouriço, often served at celebrations.
Francesinha
Little Frenchie
Pronounced 'fran-seh-ZEE-nya'.
Originating from Porto, it's a hearty sandwich covered in melted cheese and a spicy sauce.
Chouriço
Chorizo
Pronounced 'sho-REE-so'.
Similar to Spanish chorizo, but with its unique Portuguese spices and preparation.
Sardinhas assadas
Grilled sardines
Pronounced 'sar-DEEN-yas ah-SAH-das'.
A staple during the Lisbon festival of Santos Populares, eaten with bread.
Bifana
Pork sandwich
Pronounced 'bee-FAH-na'.
A popular street food, usually accompanied by a cold beer.
Arroz de marisco
Seafood rice
Pronounced 'ah-ROUSH de mah-REE-skoo'.
A must-try dish along Portugal's coast, similar to Spanish paella.
Polvo à lagareiro
Baked octopus
Pronounced 'POL-vo ah la-gah-RAY-ro'.
Served with olive oil and potatoes, it's a tender and flavorful dish.
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