churrasco
barbecue / grilled meat
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʃu.ˈʁas.ku/
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Cultural Note
Brazilian churrasco originated in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul among gaúcho cowboys. Meat is skewered on large metal spits and slow-roasted over charcoal. In churrascarias (steakhouses), waiters circulate with different cuts. Portuguese-style grilling tends to be simpler, often featuring whole fish or pork.
📝 Example Sentences
No domingo, fazemos churrasco com a família.
On Sunday, we have a barbecue with the family.
O churrasco gaúcho é famoso no mundo inteiro.
Gaucho barbecue is famous worldwide.
Vou acender a churrasqueira para o churrasco.
I'm going to light the grill for the barbecue.