Bacalhau
Codfish
Language note: Pronounced 'bah-kah-LYAU'.
Culture note: Portugal has a reputed 365 ways to cook bacalhau, one for each day of the year!
Context: Maria and João are planning a weekend trip to explore local Portuguese cuisine. They start by discussing the dish they heard is a national favorite.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bacalhau
[ba-ka-LYOW]
Codfish
A type of fish that is very popular in Portugal, often preserved through drying and salting.
O Bacalhau é um prato típico nas celebrações de Natal em Portugal.
Codfish is a typical dish at Christmas celebrations in Portugal.
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