Meaning
To cook food, especially meat, on a grill.
Cultural Background
Churrasco is a national passion. It is common for houses and even apartments to have a built-in 'churrasqueira' (grill). The 'churrasqueiro' is a respected role, usually the host. While popular, it is often called 'grelhada' or 'churrasco' but focuses more on chicken (frango no churrasco) or seafood compared to the beef-heavy Brazilian version. Barbecue is also a major social event, often featuring 'mufete' (grilled fish) or 'churrasco de ginguba' (peanut-based flavors).
The 'Churras' Abbreviation
Brazilians almost always shorten it to 'churras' in texts or casual talk. 'Bora fazer um churras?'
Don't be late
If someone says they are 'fazendo churrasco' at 1 PM, the food might not be ready until 2:30 PM. It's a slow process!
Meaning
To cook food, especially meat, on a grill.
The 'Churras' Abbreviation
Brazilians almost always shorten it to 'churras' in texts or casual talk. 'Bora fazer um churras?'
Don't be late
If someone says they are 'fazendo churrasco' at 1 PM, the food might not be ready until 2:30 PM. It's a slow process!
Side dishes matter
When invited to 'fazer churrasco', always offer to bring the 'bebidas' (drinks) or 'sobremesa' (dessert).
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'fazer' in the present tense.
Eu ______ churrasco todo domingo.
'Eu' requires the first-person singular form 'faço'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to invite someone to a BBQ?
Como convidar um amigo?
'Fazer um churrasco' is the standard collocation for hosting the event.
Match the phrase to the correct context.
Vou fazer churrasco.
It is an informal social activity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: O que você fez ontem? B: Eu ______ um churrasco com minha família.
The question is in the past tense ('fez'), so the answer must be in the past tense ('fiz').
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Essential BBQ Elements
Food
- • Picanha
- • Linguiça
- • Pão de alho
Tools
- • Carvão
- • Grelha
- • Espeto
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu ______ churrasco todo domingo.
'Eu' requires the first-person singular form 'faço'.
Como convidar um amigo?
'Fazer um churrasco' is the standard collocation for hosting the event.
Vou fazer churrasco.
It is an informal social activity.
A: O que você fez ontem? B: Eu ______ um churrasco com minha família.
The question is in the past tense ('fez'), so the answer must be in the past tense ('fiz').
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsTechnically yes, but in Brazil, it strongly implies meat. You would specify 'churrasco vegetariano' to be clear.
No, it is very informal and associated with relaxation and leisure.
'Fazer' focuses on the act/event, while 'dar' emphasizes that you are the host providing the food.
Yes, but it's less of a 'national event' than in Brazil and often refers to grilled chicken.
Sunday is the traditional day for family BBQ in Brazil.
Similar, but Brazilian churrasco rarely uses heavy sauces, relying instead on 'sal grosso' (coarse salt).
Related Phrases
Churrascaria
specialized formA steakhouse where meat is served 'rodízio' style.
Picanha
similarThe most famous cut of meat for a Brazilian BBQ.
Churrasqueira
builds onThe grill or the brick structure used to cook the meat.
