petisco
snack / appetizer / tapa
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pɨ.ˈtiʃ.ku/
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Cultural Note
In Portugal, 'petiscos' are small shared dishes similar to Spanish tapas — olives, cheese, presunto (cured ham), pica-pau (diced steak), and more. The culture of 'ir petiscar' (going for snacks) is a beloved social tradition. In Brazil, 'petisco' refers more broadly to bar snacks like pastéis, bolinhos de bacalhau, and croquetes served with beer.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos pedir uns petiscos para acompanhar a cerveja.
Let's order some snacks to go with the beer.
Este bar tem ótimos petiscos.
This bar has great appetizers.
Pedi vários petiscos em vez de um prato principal.
I ordered several small dishes instead of a main course.