panela
pot; saucepan
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pɐ.ˈnɛ.lɐ/
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Cultural Note
The 'panela de pressão' (pressure cooker) is essential in Brazilian kitchens for cooking beans quickly. The word 'panelinha' (little pot) is slang for a clique or closed group. During political protests in Brazil, people bang pots and pans from their windows, a practice called 'panelaço.'
📝 Example Sentences
A sopa está na panela.
The soup is in the pot.
Comprei uma panela de pressão nova.
I bought a new pressure cooker.
Ela tem uma coleção de panelas de ferro.
She has a collection of cast iron pots.