When talking about food in Portuguese, you'll often encounter the word amido, which means 'starch' in English. This is a common carbohydrate found in many foods, like potatoes, rice, and bread. For example, if you're discussing a recipe, you might hear someone say, 'Este molho precisa de um pouco de amido para engrossar,' meaning 'This sauce needs a little starch to thicken.' It's a practical word to know when you're grocery shopping or cooking.
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Related English word
Think of the English word amyloid, which relates to starch or starch-like substances. It can help you remember 'amido'.
Common usage: cooking
'Amido' is often used in a cooking context. For example, 'amido de milho' means cornstarch.
Pronunciation practice
The 'a' in 'amido' is like the 'a' in 'father'. The 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go'.
Use in a sentence
'Há muito amido nas batatas.' (There is a lot of starch in potatoes.)
Another sentence example
'O amido ajuda a engrossar o molho.' (The starch helps to thicken the sauce.)
Visual association
Imagine a white powder like cornstarch or flour when you think of 'amido'. This visual can aid memory.
Cognate connection
While not a direct cognate, 'amido' shares roots with words like 'amylose' and 'amylase' in English, both related to starch.
Practice with food names
Think of foods high in starch: 'arroz' (rice), 'pão' (bread), 'batata' (potato). Now, try to say 'The rice has starch' in Portuguese: 'O arroz tem amido.'
Grammar note
'Amido' is a masculine noun. You would say 'o amido' (the starch).
Listen for it
Next time you watch a Portuguese cooking show or read a recipe, try to listen or look for the word 'amido'. Context helps a lot!
Related English word
Think of the English word amyloid, which relates to starch or starch-like substances. It can help you remember 'amido'.
Common usage: cooking
'Amido' is often used in a cooking context. For example, 'amido de milho' means cornstarch.
Pronunciation practice
The 'a' in 'amido' is like the 'a' in 'father'. The 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go'.
Use in a sentence
'Há muito amido nas batatas.' (There is a lot of starch in potatoes.)
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foodの関連語
a conta
A1The bill or check (in a restaurant).
a gosto
A2To taste, according to one's preference for flavor.
à la carte
A2À la carte, ordering individual dishes from a menu.
à mão
A2By hand (e.g., prepare by hand), done manually.
à mesa
A2At the table, referring to dining.
à parte
A2Aside; separately, served separately.
à pressa
A2In a hurry, with great haste.
à saúde
A2A toast, meaning 'to health' or 'cheers'.
a vapor
A2Steamed; cooked by steam.
à vontade
A2At ease/As much as you want; freely, comfortably.
