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A2 noun 12分で読める

picles

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解説 picles in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'picles' refers to those green, sour things in your burger. It is a masculine word. You can use it in simple sentences like 'Eu gosto de picles' (I like pickles) or 'Não quero picles' (I don't want pickles). Think of it as a basic food item. It is easy to remember because it sounds almost like the English word 'pickles'. Just remember to pronounce the 'e' and the 's' at the end clearly. You will mostly see this word on menus at fast-food restaurants. If you are learning food vocabulary, 'picles' is a good word to add to your list of sandwich ingredients alongside 'queijo' (cheese) and 'alface' (lettuce). Don't worry about complex grammar yet; just focus on recognizing the word when you see it in a list of ingredients.

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At the A2 level, you should start noticing that 'picles' is an invariant noun. This means the word itself doesn't change if you are talking about one or many. You say 'o picles' for one and 'os picles' for many. You should be able to use it to customize your food orders. For example, 'Pode tirar o picles do meu sanduíche?' (Can you take the pickle out of my sandwich?). You should also know that picles are 'azedos' (sour) or 'salgados' (salty). At this stage, you might also encounter 'picles mistos' (mixed pickles) as an appetizer in a restaurant. You should be able to describe whether you like them or not and ask where they are in a supermarket. It is a practical word for daily survival and eating out.

At the B1 level, you can use 'picles' in more descriptive contexts. You might talk about how picles are made using 'vinagre' (vinegar) and 'sal' (salt). You can discuss your preferences for 'picles caseiro' (homemade pickles) versus 'picles industrializado' (store-bought pickles). You should be comfortable using the word in the middle of more complex sentences, such as 'Eu prefiro hambúrgueres que vêm com picles fatiados bem fininhos' (I prefer burgers that come with very thinly sliced pickles). You also start to understand that 'picles' can refer to the pickling method applied to other vegetables, not just cucumbers. You might describe a recipe to a friend and mention adding picles to a 'molho tártaro' or a 'salada de batata' (potato salad).

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At the B2 level, you understand the cultural role of 'picles' in different Lusophone regions. You can discuss the culinary balance that picles provide, such as 'contrabalancear a gordura da carne' (balancing the fat of the meat). You are aware of the difference between 'picles' and 'conservas' and can use them correctly in a culinary discussion. You might read articles about the health benefits of fermented foods and see 'picles' mentioned as a source of probiotics. Your pronunciation should be quite accurate, distinguishing the Portuguese 'picles' from the English 'pickles'. You can also use the word metaphorically or in more abstract culinary critiques, discussing the 'textura' (texture) and 'perfil de sabor' (flavor profile) of different types of picles.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the word 'picles', including its etymological roots as a loanword and how it fits into the broader Portuguese linguistic system. You can participate in nuanced discussions about food preservation history and the industrialization of food in Brazil and Portugal. You might notice how the word is used in marketing and how 'picles artesanais' are becoming a trend in urban centers. You can use the word in professional culinary settings or when writing detailed food reviews. You understand the subtle differences between 'picles', 'relish', 'escabeche', and 'curtido'. Your command of the word allows you to use it effortlessly in any register, from slang-filled casual talk to formal academic or gastronomic writing.

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At the C2 level, you master the word 'picles' with the same fluidity as a native speaker. You might even explore the sociological aspects of why certain loanwords like 'picles' were adopted while others were translated. You can appreciate the word's use in literature or high-end food journalism, where it might be used to evoke specific sensory memories or cultural settings. You are aware of regional dialects and how 'picles' might be replaced by local terms in certain rural areas. You can discuss the chemistry of the pickling process in Portuguese, using terms like 'fermentação lática' and 'ácido acético'. For you, 'picles' is not just a food item, but a small piece of the complex puzzle of the Portuguese language and its ability to adapt and evolve.

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Picles means pickle, usually referring to pickled cucumbers.
It is a masculine noun, used as 'o picles' or 'os picles'.
Primarily used in burgers, sandwiches, and as appetizers.
Known for its sour (azedo) and crunchy (crocante) profile.

The term picles is a masculine noun in Portuguese that primarily refers to cucumbers preserved in a solution of vinegar, salt, and various spices. While the word is a direct loanword from the English 'pickles', its usage in the Lusophone world has specific nuances that every learner should grasp. In most contexts, when someone says 'picles', they are specifically thinking of the sliced or whole green pickled cucumbers found in hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. However, it is important to distinguish this from the broader category of conservas, which encompasses all types of preserved foods, including olives, onions, and even fish. The word picles is almost always used in its plural form, even when referring to a single slice, though grammatically it can function as an invariant noun where 'o picles' refers to the item and 'os picles' refers to multiple units.

Culinary Context: In Brazil and Portugal, you will most frequently encounter picles in fast-food settings. It is a standard ingredient in a cheeseburger or a sanduíche de metro. Unlike in some Eastern European cultures where pickles are a standalone snack, in Portuguese-speaking countries, they are predominantly used as a condiment or a flavor enhancer to provide acidity and crunch.

Por favor, eu gostaria de um hambúrguer sem picles, pois não gosto do sabor azedo.

Beyond the simple cucumber, the term can sometimes be extended to picles mistos, which includes a medley of pickled cauliflower, carrots, and onions. This mixture is a common appetizer in Portuguese 'tascas' (traditional taverns), often served alongside olives and bread before a main meal. The acidity of the picles is believed to 'open the appetite' (abrir o apetite), making it a strategic part of the dining experience. When you are shopping in a Brazilian supermarket, you will find jars labeled 'Pepinos em Conserva', but colloquially, everyone will simply refer to them as picles when discussing the contents of their sandwich.

Social Register: The word is neutral and suitable for all situations, from casual dining to formal culinary discussions. However, in high-end gastronomy, chefs might prefer the term 'pepino infusionado' or 'conserva artesanal' to sound more sophisticated, though picles remains the most understood term by the general public.

O chef preparou um picles caseiro com sementes de mostarda e endro.

In terms of flavor profile, picles are described as azedos (sour) or agridoce (sweet and sour). The sweet and sour variety is particularly popular in southern Brazil due to German influence. When interacting with speakers from different regions, you might notice slight variations in how much they value picles; for some, it is an essential part of a 'hot dog' (cachorro-quente), while for others, it is something to be picked out and discarded. This cultural divide makes it a great topic for casual conversation practice.

Você prefere picles mais crocantes ou mais macios?

Common Pairings: Picles is frequently paired with 'mostarda' (mustard), 'maionese' (mayonnaise), and 'carne bovina' (beef). It is also a key component in the 'molho tártaro' (tartar sauce) served with fried fish in many coastal regions of Portugal.

Adicione picles picadinho ao molho para dar mais textura.

A conserva de picles dura muitos meses na geladeira.

Using the word picles correctly involves understanding its grammatical behavior as an English loanword. Even though it ends in 's', in Portuguese, it is treated as a masculine noun that typically doesn't change form between singular and plural. To describe a single unit, you would say 'um picles'. To describe multiple, 'os picles'. This is similar to how words like 'tênis' (sneakers) or 'lápis' (pencil) function in the language. Let's explore how to integrate this into various sentence structures, from simple requests to complex culinary descriptions.

Direct Object Usage: When picles is the object of the verb, it usually follows verbs of consumption or preparation like 'comer' (to eat), 'querer' (to want), or 'picar' (to chop).

Eu sempre como o picles antes de começar o sanduíche.

When describing the attributes of picles, you will use adjectives that agree in gender (masculine). Common adjectives include crocante (crunchy), salgado (salty), azedo (sour), and fatiado (sliced). Notice that while 'picles' ends in 's', the adjectives will follow standard pluralization rules if you are referring to multiple pickles, or remain singular if referring to the concept or a single piece.

Adjective Agreement: Example: 'Estes picles estão muito azedos' (These pickles are very sour). Here, 'azedos' is plural to match 'picles'. If you said 'Este picles está azedo', you are talking about one specific piece.

O picles fatiado é perfeito para colocar dentro do hambúrguer.

In more advanced constructions, you might use picles as part of a prepositional phrase to describe a dish. For instance, 'molho de picles' (pickle sauce) or 'salada com picles' (salad with pickles). In these cases, the word acts as a qualifier. If you are discussing the process of making them, you would use the noun alongside 'conserva'.

Negation and Quantities: When ordering food, you often need to specify quantities or exclusions. 'Sem picles' (without pickles), 'com bastante picles' (with lots of pickles), or 'apenas um picles' (just one pickle).

Você pode colocar picles extra no meu pedido, por favor?

For learners practicing their writing, try to describe the sensory experience of eating picles. Use verbs like 'sentir' (to feel/taste) and 'morder' (to bite). This will help you move beyond simple nouns and into descriptive Portuguese. 'Ao morder o picles, senti uma explosão de vinagre' (Upon biting the pickle, I felt an explosion of vinegar). This level of detail is what separates an A2 learner from a B1 speaker.

Muitas pessoas detestam picles, mas eu acho que eles dão um toque especial.

O vidro de picles está difícil de abrir.

The word picles is omnipresent in the daily life of a Portuguese speaker, though its frequency varies depending on the setting. The most common place you will hear it is in a lanchonete (snack bar) or a fast-food restaurant. If you are in Brazil, places like McDonald's or Burger King have made the word 'picles' a household name. When the attendant asks 'Com tudo?' (With everything?), they are implicitly including picles in that list. If you have a specific preference, you'll need to use the word to customize your order.

In the Supermarket: While looking for them, you might see signs for 'Conservas'. However, if you ask a shop assistant, 'Onde estão os picles?', they will immediately point you to the jars of pickled cucumbers. It's a practical, everyday word that bypasses more formal botanical terms.

Moço, onde eu encontro o pote de picles em conserva?

In television and media, picles often appears in cooking shows (programas de culinária). Chefs like Alex Atala or Rodrigo Oliveira might discuss the importance of 'acidez' (acidity) in a dish and demonstrate how to make 'picles de cebola roxa' (pickled red onions) or 'picles de rabanete' (pickled radish). Here, the word expands beyond just cucumbers to refer to the technique. You will also hear it in dubbed versions of American sitcoms where characters argue about whether pickles belong on a sandwich, which has helped cement the word in the cultural consciousness of younger generations.

At Barbecues (Churrascos): During a Brazilian 'churrasco', while meat is the star, the 'acompanhamentos' (side dishes) are vital. You might hear someone ask to pass the 'picles' to help cut through the fat of a 'picanha' or 'linguiça'. It's a word associated with conviviality and shared meals.

Passa esse picles aqui, ele combina muito bem com a linguiça.

Another place where the word is common is in children's cartoons. Because it is a slightly funny-sounding word in Portuguese (due to its 'ck' sound which is rare in native words), it is often used in comedic contexts. If a character is eating a giant sandwich, you can bet the word picles will be mentioned. This makes the word feel accessible and non-intimidating for learners. Lastly, in health-conscious circles, you might hear about 'picles fermentados' (fermented pickles) in discussions about gut health and probiotics, showing the word's versatility in modern health trends.

Eu li que comer picles faz bem para a digestão por causa dos probióticos.

Não esqueça de comprar picles para o lanche da tarde.

While picles seems like an easy word because of its English origin, there are several pitfalls that English speakers often fall into when using it in Portuguese. The first and most common mistake is related to pronunciation. In English, the 's' at the end of 'pickles' is often a soft 'z' sound. In Portuguese, the final 's' is pronounced as a sharp 'ss' or a 'sh' sound (depending on the regional accent, like in Rio de Janeiro). Moreover, the 'i' is a 'ee' sound, and the 'e' in the second syllable is clearly articulated. Saying it exactly like the English word will make you sound very foreign.

The Confusion with 'Pepino': Learners often use 'picles' when they mean 'pepino' (cucumber) and vice versa. Remember: 'pepino' is the fresh vegetable. 'Picles' is the preserved version. You cannot have a 'picles' salad with fresh vegetables; that would be a 'salada de pepino'.

Errado: Eu comprei um picles fresco na feira. (Correct: pepino)

Another error involves grammatical gender and number. Because 'picles' ends in 's', many students assume it is always plural and use plural verbs or articles even when they mean a single item. While 'os picles' is common, 'o picles' is perfectly valid for a single piece. However, you must never say 'um picle' (dropping the 's'). The 's' is part of the word's root in Portuguese, not just a plural marker. This is a very common 'portuglish' mistake.

Agreement Mistakes: Students often forget that adjectives must be masculine. They might say 'uma picles deliciosa' thinking of the word 'conserva' (feminine). Correct: 'um picles delicioso'. Always keep the masculine gender in mind.

Cuidado: Não diga 'as picles', diga sempre 'os picles'.

Lastly, be careful with the word conserva. While all picles are conservas, not all conservas are picles. If you go to a restaurant and ask for 'conserva', they might bring you olives or marinated eggplant. If you specifically want the pickled cucumber, you must say picles or 'pepino em conserva'. Misusing these can lead to getting a different appetizer than what you expected. Also, watch out for the spelling; some people try to spell it 'pickles' (the English way) in Portuguese text, but the correct Portuguese spelling is 'picles'.

O erro comum é escrever pickles com 'ck' em vez de apenas 'c'.

Muitos alunos esquecem que picles é uma palavra masculina.

To truly master Portuguese, you need to know the alternatives to picles and how they differ in meaning and usage. While 'picles' is the most common term for pickled cucumbers, the language offers several other words that describe similar food items or preservation methods. Understanding these will help you navigate menus and grocery stores more effectively.

Conserva: This is the umbrella term for anything preserved in a jar. While 'picles' is a type of 'conserva', 'conserva' is much broader. You can have 'conserva de sardinha' (canned sardines) or 'conserva de pimentão' (preserved peppers). Use 'conserva' when you want to be more general or formal.

Another important term is pepino em conserva. This is actually the more 'correct' or descriptive way to say 'picles'. If you look at the label of a jar in a store, it will almost certainly say 'Pepinos em Conserva'. In a formal recipe, this is the term you would use. 'Picles' is more of a colloquial, everyday shorthand. If you want to sound more precise, especially in a culinary context, 'pepino em conserva' is your best bet.

Relish: In some regions, especially in gourmet burger shops, you might see the word 'relish'. This refers to finely chopped picles in a sweet sauce. While 'picles' are the slices, 'relish' is the condiment. Note that 'relish' is also an English loanword and is used mostly in urban, trendy areas.

Eu prefiro pepino em conserva do que cebolinha em conserva.

For other pickled vegetables, Portuguese often uses the specific name of the vegetable followed by 'em conserva'. For example: cebola em conserva (pickled onion), ovo em conserva (pickled egg), and couve-flor em conserva (pickled cauliflower). Interestingly, when these are mixed together, they are often collectively called picles mistos. This shows how 'picles' can sometimes act as a category name for the pickling style itself.

Aperitivo: In a social context, picles are often categorized as 'aperitivos' (appetizers). If someone asks if you want 'algum aperitivo', they might be offering you picles along with nuts and crackers.

O picles misto é um ótimo acompanhamento para a cerveja gelada.

Você já provou picles de rabanete? É muito comum na culinária japonesa.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

Even though 'picles' is plural in English, Portuguese speakers often treat it as a singular mass noun or an invariant noun because they adopted the plural form as the base name for the item.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈpɪk.əlz/

US /ˈpɪk.əlz/

The stress is on the first syllable: PI-cles.

韻が合う語

Chicletes (partial rhyme) Tickets (loanword rhyme) Bicicletas (vowel rhyme) Simples (near rhyme) Índices Vértices Apêndices Cálices

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it like the English 'pickles' (ignoring the Portuguese 'e' sound).
Dropping the final 's' and saying 'picle'.
Pronouncing the 'i' as a short English 'i' instead of the Portuguese 'ee'.
Making the 's' sound like a 'z'. In Portuguese, it is a sharp 's'.
Putting the stress on the last syllable (pi-CLES).

難易度

読解 1/5

Very easy to recognize for English speakers.

ライティング 2/5

Easy, but remember the 's' at the end and the 'c' instead of 'ck'.

スピーキング 3/5

Moderate because the pronunciation differs from English.

リスニング 2/5

Generally easy to hear in food contexts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

Pepino Comer Gostar Verde Azedo

次に学ぶ

Conserva Vinagre Salmoura Mostarda Maionese

上級

Fermentação Acidificação Organoléptico Probiótico Charcutaria

知っておくべき文法

Invariant Nouns Ending in 'S'

O picles / Os picles (The spelling doesn't change).

Masculine Gender for Loanwords

Muitos estrangeirismos como 'picles' adotam o gênero masculino.

Adjective Agreement with Invariant Nouns

Os picles estão 'crocantes' (Adjective must be plural).

Use of 'de' to Specify Material/Type

Picles 'de' pepino, Picles 'de' cebola.

Prepositional Phrases for Condiments

Hambúrguer 'com' picles.

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レベル別の例文

Eu quero um hambúrguer com picles.

I want a burger with pickles.

Uses 'com' (with) followed by the noun.

O picles é verde.

The pickle is green.

Simple subject-verb-adjective structure.

Você gosta de picles?

Do you like pickles?

Interrogative sentence using 'gostar de'.

Não tem picles no meu lanche.

There are no pickles in my snack.

Use of 'não tem' (there isn't/aren't) for existence.

O picles está no pote.

The pickle is in the jar.

Use of 'estar' for temporary location.

Eu como picles todo dia.

I eat pickles every day.

Present tense of 'comer'.

O picles é azedo.

The pickle is sour.

Common adjective 'azedo' (sour).

Quero picles extra, por favor.

I want extra pickles, please.

Use of 'extra' as a modifier.

Por favor, tire o picles do meu sanduíche.

Please, take the pickle out of my sandwich.

Imperative 'tire' from the verb tirar.

Os picles estão muito crocantes hoje.

The pickles are very crunchy today.

Plural agreement between 'os', 'picles', and 'crocantes'.

Eu prefiro picles de pepino.

I prefer cucumber pickles.

Specifying the type of pickle using 'de'.

Onde fica o corredor de picles e conservas?

Where is the aisle for pickles and preserves?

Asking for location in a store.

Este picles é doce ou salgado?

Is this pickle sweet or salty?

Asking about flavor profile.

Nós compramos um vidro grande de picles.

We bought a large jar of pickles.

Use of 'vidro' as a container noun.

O picles fatiado é melhor para o lanche.

Sliced pickles are better for the snack.

Adjective 'fatiado' modifying 'picles'.

Você pode picar o picles para o molho?

Can you chop the pickle for the sauce?

Verbal phrase 'pode picar'.

Se você adicionar picles, o molho ficará mais saboroso.

If you add pickles, the sauce will be tastier.

Conditional 'se' with future tense.

Eu fiz picles caseiro seguindo uma receita da internet.

I made homemade pickles following a recipe from the internet.

Past tense 'fiz' and adjective 'caseiro'.

O picles ajuda a equilibrar o sabor da carne gordurosa.

The pickle helps to balance the flavor of fatty meat.

Infinitive 'equilibrar' used after 'ajuda a'.

Muitos restaurantes servem picles como entrada.

Many restaurants serve pickles as an appetizer.

Use of 'como entrada' (as an appetizer).

Eu não gosto de picles que são muito moles.

I don't like pickles that are too soft.

Relative clause 'que são muito moles'.

O segredo do picles é a proporção de vinagre e açúcar.

The secret of the pickle is the proportion of vinegar and sugar.

Noun phrase 'proporção de'.

Você já tentou fazer picles de cebola roxa?

Have you ever tried making pickled red onions?

Perfect tense question 'já tentou'.

O picles é um ingrediente essencial no molho tártaro.

Pickle is an essential ingredient in tartar sauce.

Adjective 'essencial' and prepositional phrase.

A produção industrial de picles utiliza conservantes para aumentar a durabilidade.

Industrial pickle production uses preservatives to increase shelf life.

Technical vocabulary like 'conservantes' and 'durabilidade'.

Apesar de serem simples, os picles exigem um processo cuidadoso de fermentação.

Despite being simple, pickles require a careful fermentation process.

Concessive clause 'Apesar de'.

O sabor do picles varia dependendo das especiarias utilizadas na salmoura.

The flavor of the pickle varies depending on the spices used in the brine.

Complex subject with 'dependendo de'.

Diz-se que o picles foi inventado para conservar alimentos durante longas viagens.

It is said that pickles were invented to preserve food during long journeys.

Passive voice 'Diz-se que'.

A acidez do picles limpa o paladar entre diferentes pratos.

The acidity of the pickle cleanses the palate between different dishes.

Culinary term 'limpa o paladar'.

Os picles artesanais estão ganhando popularidade nos mercados locais.

Artisanal pickles are gaining popularity in local markets.

Present continuous 'estão ganhando'.

É necessário esterilizar os vidros antes de colocar os picles para evitar bactérias.

It is necessary to sterilize the jars before putting the pickles in to avoid bacteria.

Impersonal 'É necessário' followed by infinitive.

O picles de gengibre é um acompanhamento clássico do sushi.

Pickled ginger is a classic accompaniment to sushi.

Specific cultural culinary term.

A versatilidade do picles na gastronomia contemporânea é frequentemente subestimada.

The versatility of the pickle in contemporary gastronomy is often underestimated.

Abstract noun 'versatilidade' and adverb 'frequentemente'.

O equilíbrio entre o dulçor e a acidez define a qualidade de um bom picles agridoce.

The balance between sweetness and acidity defines the quality of a good sweet and sour pickle.

Technical culinary nouns like 'dulçor'.

Ao analisar a história da alimentação, percebemos que o picles desempenhou um papel vital na sobrevivência humana.

When analyzing the history of food, we realize that the pickle played a vital role in human survival.

Gerund 'Ao analisar' and past tense 'desempenhou'.

A textura crocante do picles contrasta perfeitamente com a maciez do pão brioche.

The crunchy texture of the pickle contrasts perfectly with the softness of the brioche bread.

Verb 'contrasta' with preposition 'com'.

Alguns críticos gastronômicos argumentam que o excesso de picles pode mascarar o sabor da carne.

Some food critics argue that too much pickle can mask the flavor of the meat.

Subjunctive potential with 'pode mascarar'.

A técnica de 'pickling' (fazer picles) foi refinada ao longo dos séculos por diversas culturas.

The technique of pickling was refined over the centuries by various cultures.

Passive voice 'foi refinada'.

O picles de semente de mostarda oferece uma explosão sensorial única em pratos de charcutaria.

Pickled mustard seeds offer a unique sensory explosion in charcuterie dishes.

Specific ingredient 'semente de mostarda'.

Submeter os vegetais a uma solução salina é o primeiro passo para a criação de picles de alta qualidade.

Subjecting vegetables to a saline solution is the first step toward creating high-quality pickles.

Infinitive as subject 'Submeter'.

A onipresença do picles na cultura de fast-food ocidental reflete a globalização de padrões gustativos específicos.

The omnipresence of the pickle in Western fast-food culture reflects the globalization of specific taste patterns.

Highly academic vocabulary: 'onipresença', 'gustativos'.

Nas entrelinhas da culinária regional, o picles surge como um testemunho da engenhosidade humana na preservação da escassez.

Between the lines of regional cuisine, the pickle emerges as a testament to human ingenuity in preserving scarcity.

Metaphorical and elevated language.

A fermentação lática, processo basilar na produção de picles tradicionais, é um fenômeno bioquímico de complexidade fascinante.

Lactic fermentation, a fundamental process in traditional pickle production, is a biochemical phenomenon of fascinating complexity.

Appositive phrase 'processo basilar...'

O picles, em sua essência, transcende a mera função de condimento, tornando-se um elemento de contraste estrutural no prato.

The pickle, in its essence, transcends the mere function of a condiment, becoming an element of structural contrast on the plate.

Verb 'transcende' and gerund 'tornando-se'.

A sutil gradação de sabores em um picles envelhecido em barril de carvalho é digna de nota para qualquer entusiasta.

The subtle gradation of flavors in a barrel-aged pickle is noteworthy for any enthusiast.

Sophisticated noun phrase 'sutil gradação'.

A revalorização de técnicas ancestrais trouxe o picles de volta ao epicentro das discussões sobre sustentabilidade alimentar.

The revaluation of ancestral techniques has brought the pickle back to the epicenter of discussions on food sustainability.

Abstract concept 'sustentabilidade alimentar'.

Não se pode negligenciar o impacto sensorial que a crocância de um picles perfeitamente curado exerce sobre a experiência do comensal.

One cannot neglect the sensory impact that the crunchiness of a perfectly cured pickle exerts on the diner's experience.

Double negation/formal structure 'Não se pode'.

O picles atua como um catalisador de sabores, elevando ingredientes triviais a patamares de excelência culinária.

The pickle acts as a flavor catalyst, elevating trivial ingredients to levels of culinary excellence.

Scientific metaphor 'catalisador'.

よく使う組み合わせ

Picles fatiado

Picles de pepino

Vidro de picles

Picles agridoce

Picles caseiro

Picles misto

Sem picles

Com picles

Picles crocante

Suco de picles

よく使うフレーズ

Tirar o picles

— To remove the pickle from a dish.

Ele sempre gasta tempo tirando o picles do lanche.

Picles extra

— An additional serving of pickles.

Pode colocar picles extra no meu sanduíche?

Gosto de picles

— The flavor of pickles.

Essa maionese tem gosto de picles.

Pote de picles

— A jar containing pickles.

O pote de picles acabou.

Picles em rodelas

— Pickles cut into circular slices.

Corte o picles em rodelas finas.

Água do picles

— The brine/vinegar liquid in the jar.

Não jogue fora a água do picles.

Picles de cebola

— Pickled onions.

O picles de cebola roxa fica lindo no prato.

Cheiro de picles

— The distinctive vinegary smell of pickles.

A cozinha está com cheiro de picles.

Picles de lanchonete

— The specific type of pickles used in snack bars.

Esse picles de lanchonete é muito viciante.

Marca de picles

— A brand that sells pickles.

Qual é a melhor marca de picles?

よく混同される語

picles vs Pepino

Pepino is fresh; picles is preserved.

picles vs Conserva

Conserva is the category; picles is the specific item.

picles vs Pimenta

Both can be in jars, but picles isn't spicy (usually).

慣用句と表現

"Estar em um picles"

— This is a literal translation of 'to be in a pickle' and is NOT a native Portuguese idiom. Use 'estar em apuros' instead.

N/A - Avoid using this.

Incorrect/Anglicism

"Cara de picles"

— An informal way to describe someone with a sour or grumpy expression.

Por que você está com essa cara de picles hoje?

Informal

"Azedo como um picles"

— Used to describe something or someone very sour or unpleasant.

O humor dele estava azedo como um picles.

Informal

"Mais perdido que picles em salada de fruta"

— A humorous way to say someone is completely out of place.

Ele estava mais perdido que picles em salada de fruta na festa.

Slang

"Picles de ontem"

— Something that is no longer fresh or interesting (rare).

Essa notícia é picles de ontem.

Very Informal

"Vale um picles"

— Something that has very little value (similar to 'vale um tostão').

Essa ideia não vale um picles.

Informal

"Engolir um picles"

— To accept something unpleasant (rare).

Tive que engolir um picles e aceitar a decisão.

Informal

"Picles no olho dos outros é refresco"

— A play on the common idiom 'pimenta no olho dos outros é refresco', implying someone else's minor annoyance is easy to handle.

Para ele é fácil falar, picles no olho dos outros é refresco.

Informal

"Ficar com gosto de picles"

— When something is ruined by a strong, lingering flavor.

A geladeira inteira ficou com gosto de picles.

Neutral

"Picles da discórdia"

— A humorous reference to something small that causes a big argument.

O picles do hambúrguer foi o picles da discórdia entre o casal.

Informal

間違えやすい

picles vs Picles

Sounds like English.

In Portuguese, it is a masculine noun and the spelling is different.

Eu quero um picles.

picles vs Pepino

They are the same vegetable.

Pepino is raw/fresh. Picles is pickled.

Vou cortar o pepino para a salada.

picles vs Pepinilho

Very similar meaning.

Pepinilho specifically refers to the small/baby variety.

O pepinilho é ótimo para petiscar.

picles vs Chiclete

Similar ending sound in Portuguese.

Chiclete is chewing gum; picles is a vegetable.

Não mastigue chiclete agora.

picles vs Tickets

Loanword with similar ending.

Tickets are for entry/events; picles is food.

Comprei os tickets para o show.

文型パターン

Eu [gostar] de picles.

Eu gosto de picles.

[Alimento] com picles.

Hambúrguer com picles.

Por favor, [verbo] o picles.

Por favor, tire o picles.

O picles é [adjetivo].

O picles é muito azedo.

Se eu [verbo], vou usar picles.

Se eu cozinhar, vou usar picles.

Picles é bom para [verbo].

Picles é bom para abrir o apetite.

O picles [verbo] o sabor da carne.

O picles realça o sabor da carne.

Apesar do picles ser [adjetivo]...

Apesar do picles ser polêmico, ele é essencial.

語族

名詞

Picles (the food)

Pote (the jar)

Conserva (the preservation)

動詞

Conservar (to preserve)

Acidificar (to acidify)

Fermentar (to ferment)

形容詞

Pliclado (rare, anglicized adjective for 'pickled')

Azedo (sour)

Crocante (crunchy)

Agridoce (sweet and sour)

使い方

frequency

Common in culinary and daily life contexts.

よくある間違い

Um picle → Um picles
The 's' is part of the word, not just a plural marker.
A picles → O picles
The word is masculine, not feminine.
Pickles (with ck) → Picles
Portuguese spelling uses only 'c'.
Eu picles a cebola → Eu faço conserva de cebola
Picles is a noun, not a verb.
Picles frescos → Pepinos frescos
Picles are by definition preserved, not fresh.

ヒント

Invariant Form

Don't try to say 'picle' or 'picleses'. The word 'picles' stays the same regardless of quantity.

The First Syllable

Always emphasize the 'PI'. The rest of the word should follow quickly.

Picles vs Pepino

Always use 'pepino' for the fresh vegetable you put in a garden salad.

Regional Differences

In Portugal, expect a mix of veggies; in Brazil, expect sliced cucumbers.

Spelling Check

Avoid the English 'ck'. Portuguese phonetics prefer the simple 'c'.

The Great Debate

Use picles as a conversation starter: 'Você gosta ou odeia picles?'

Flavor Balance

Use the word 'acidez' when describing why you like picles in a sandwich.

Labels

Look for 'Pepinos em Conserva' if you can't find a jar labeled 'Picles'.

Fast Food Slang

Attendants might say it very fast, so listen for the 'p' and 's' sounds.

Mass Noun

You can use 'picles' to refer to the whole category of pickled things in your meal.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'PICK'le that you 'LESS'en (picles) from your burger because it's too sour.

視覚的連想

Imagine a green cucumber wearing a tiny crown (the king of condiments) sitting in a pool of vinegar.

Word Web

Pepino Vinagre Sanduíche Azedo Verde Crocante Conserva Hambúrguer

チャレンジ

Go to a local snack bar and try to order a sandwich specifically asking for 'picles' or asking to remove them.

語源

The word is a direct loanword from the English 'pickles', which is the plural of 'pickle'. It entered the Portuguese language primarily through the influence of American fast-food culture in the 20th century.

元の意味： In Middle English, 'pikel' meant a spicy sauce or gravy served with meat or fish.

Germanic origin (Middle Dutch 'pekel'), adopted into English, then loaned into Portuguese.

文化的な背景

No specific sensitivities, it's a neutral food term.

English speakers will find the word familiar but should be careful with the Portuguese pronunciation and gender.

The 'Pickle Rick' episode of Rick and Morty (translated as 'Rick Picles' or 'Picles Rick' in Brazil). McDonald's advertisements which always highlight the picles in their Big Mac. Brazilian 'X-Tudo' burgers which are famous for having picles among many other ingredients.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

At a Burger King/McDonald's

Sem picles, por favor.
Pode colocar picles extra?
O picles é fatiado?
Vem com picles?

At a Supermarket

Onde estão os picles?
Qual o preço do pote de picles?
Tem picles em conserva?
Vocês têm picles agridoce?

Cooking at Home

Vou picar o picles.
Adicione o picles ao molho.
Preciso de vinagre para o picles.
O picles está pronto.

At a Portuguese 'Tasca'

Quero uma porção de picles mistos.
O picles acompanha a cerveja?
Esse picles é muito forte.
Mais picles, por favor.

Talking about Health

Picles tem probióticos.
O picles é bom para a digestão.
Cuidado com o sódio no picles.
Picles fermentado é saudável.

会話のきっかけ

"Você é do time que ama ou que odeia picles no hambúrguer?"

"Qual é a sua marca favorita de picles em conserva?"

"Você já tentou fazer picles em casa alguma vez?"

"O que você acha do sabor do picles agridoce?"

"Você prefere picles de pepino ou picles de outros vegetais?"

日記のテーマ

Descreva o sabor de um picles perfeito para você. Ele é mais doce ou mais azedo?

Escreva sobre uma vez que você comeu algo com picles e se surpreendeu com o gosto.

Se você pudesse inventar um novo tipo de picles, qual vegetal você usaria?

Faça uma lista de todos os alimentos que combinam bem com picles na sua opinião.

Explique por que o picles é um ingrediente tão polêmico em sanduíches.

よくある質問

10 問

In Portuguese, 'picles' is an invariant noun. You use 'o picles' for singular and 'os picles' for plural. The word itself doesn't change.

The correct spelling is P-I-C-L-E-S. Do not use 'ck' as in English.

It is a masculine noun. You say 'o picles' and 'um picles'.

It is a mix of pickled vegetables, usually including cauliflower, carrots, and onions, common in Portugal.

Usually, people say 'cebola em conserva', but if it's in a mix, it's called 'picles'.

You should say: 'Um hambúrguer sem picles, por favor'.

Yes, especially in fast food and gourmet burger shops.

In modern Brazilian Portuguese, it is usually written without an accent, though 'pícles' was used in the past.

'Azedo' means sour, which is the primary flavor of most picles.

It can be a good source of probiotics if fermented naturally, but watch out for high sodium.

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