Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pingado
noun
/pɪŋˈɡɑː.doʊ/
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to refer to a small amount of liquid, typically coffee or milk, that has been dripped or splattered.
Examples
- Eu gosto de tomar um pingado pela manhã. (I like to have a pingado in the morning.)
- O café pingado é muito saboroso. (The pingado coffee is very tasty.)
Meaning
In a culinary context, ‘pingado’ often describes a style of coffee served with a little milk or a splash of liquid, commonly enjoyed in Brazil.
Synonyms
- Restante
- Pingo