feijoada
black bean stew
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fej.ʒo.ˈa.dɐ/
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Cultural Note
Feijoada is Brazil's most iconic dish, traditionally eaten on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Portugal has its own version using white beans (feijoada à transmontana). The Brazilian version uses black beans with various pork cuts and is served with rice, farofa, collard greens, and orange slices.
📝 Example Sentences
A feijoada é servida aos sábados no Brasil.
Feijoada is served on Saturdays in Brazil.
Esta feijoada leva carne de porco e feijão preto.
This feijoada has pork and black beans.
Vamos almoçar feijoada com arroz e farofa.
Let's have feijoada with rice and farofa for lunch.