peixe
fish
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpej.ʃɨ/
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Cultural Note
Portugal has one of the highest fish consumption rates in the world, reflecting its maritime heritage. Grilled sardines (sardinhas assadas), especially during the June Santos Populares festivals, are iconic. In Brazil, fish is more regional — freshwater fish like tambaqui and pirarucu dominate in the Amazon, while coastal areas favor seafood stews like moqueca.
📝 Example Sentences
Portugal consome mais peixe per capita do que qualquer país europeu.
Portugal consumes more fish per capita than any European country.
Quero peixe grelhado com batatas.
I want grilled fish with potatoes.
Na sexta-feira, muitos brasileiros comem peixe.
On Fridays, many Brazilians eat fish.