prato
plate / dish / course
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɾa.tu/
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Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'prato' means both the physical plate and the dish/course. 'Prato principal' is the main course, 'prato do dia' is the daily special. In Brazil, 'prato feito' (PF) is an affordable complete lunch with rice, beans, meat, salad, and often an egg — the working person's meal found in simple restaurants across the country.
📝 Example Sentences
O prato do dia é frango grelhado.
The daily special is grilled chicken.
Coloque os pratos na mesa, por favor.
Set the plates on the table, please.
Este prato é típico do Alentejo.
This dish is typical of the Alentejo region.