carne
meat
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkaɾ.nɨ/
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Cultural Note
Brazil is the world's largest beef exporter, and meat is central to Brazilian culture, especially through churrasco. Ordering steak doneness: 'mal passada' (rare), 'ao ponto' (medium), 'bem passada' (well done). In Portugal, pork is historically more popular than beef, with dishes like leitão assado (roast suckling pig) and carne de porco à alentejana (pork with clams).
📝 Example Sentences
O Brasil é um dos maiores produtores de carne do mundo.
Brazil is one of the largest meat producers in the world.
Quero a carne bem passada.
I want the meat well done.
Não como carne, sou vegetariano.
I don't eat meat, I'm vegetarian.