grelhar
to grill
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɡɾe.ˈʎaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Grilling is perhaps the most important cooking method in Portuguese cuisine. Simple preparations — fish grelhado with olive oil, garlic, and lemon — allow quality ingredients to shine. The Portuguese charcoal grill (churrasqueira) is different from the Brazilian version; in Portugal it is primarily used for fish and chicken, while in Brazil it is all about beef.
📝 Example Sentences
Vou grelhar o peixe com azeite e limão.
I'm going to grill the fish with olive oil and lemon.
Em Portugal, grelhamos sardinhas na rua.
In Portugal, we grill sardines in the street.
O frango grelhado é mais saudável do que frito.
Grilled chicken is healthier than fried.