Leitão
Roast suckling pig
Language note: Pronounced 'lay-TOWN'.
Culture note: A beloved dish in central Portugal, often served during festive occasions.
Context: At a dinner event, Maria is fascinated by a full roasted pig, a delicacy in Portuguese celebrations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Leitão
[lay-TOWN]
Suckling Pig
A young pig fed on its mother's milk, often roasted as a delicacy.
O Leitão assado é tradicionalmente servido em festas.
Roasted suckling pig is traditionally served at parties.
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