Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gratinado

adjective
/ɡratɪˈnɑːdoʊ/
Definition
a cooking technique that involves browning a dish under a broiler or in an oven to create a crispy top layer.
Examples
  • O gratinado de batatas é um prato popular em muitos restaurantes.
  • We enjoyed a delicious gratinado of seafood at the dinner party.
Meaning
Gratinado refers to food that is covered with a mixture of cheese and breadcrumbs and then baked until golden brown.
Synonyms
  • browned
  • crispy