Arroz de marisco
Seafood rice
Language note: Pronounced 'ah-ROUSH de mah-REE-skoo'.
Culture note: A must-try dish along Portugal's coast, similar to Spanish paella.
Context: Planning dinner, Maria suggests having a dish filled with rice and different types of shellfish.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Arroz
[ah-ROHZ]
Rice
A staple food grain used widely in various cuisines around the world.
O Arroz é a base do prato Arroz de marisco.
Rice is the base of the seafood rice dish.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition used to indicate association or belonging.
O tempero do Arroz de marisco é muito especial.
The seasoning of the seafood rice is very special.
marisco
[mah-REE-skoo]
Seafood
Edible marine animals, such as fish and shellfish, often used in various dishes.
O Arroz de marisco é preparado com marisco fresco.
The seafood rice is prepared with fresh seafood.
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