Bacalhau
Cod fish
Language note: The 'lh' is similar to 'ly', so it's like 'baca-lyow'.
Culture note: Bacalhau is a staple in Portuguese cuisine, said to have 365 different recipes!
Context: You're curious about a popular dish you heard about and ask the waiter.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bacalhau
[bah-kah-lyow]
Codfish
A type of fish, often salted and dried, a staple in Portuguese cuisine.
O Bacalhau à Brás é delicioso.
The Codfish à Brás is delicious.
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