🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

prato de arroz

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pratu dʒi aʁoz

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rice Dish/raɪs dɪʃ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O prato de arroz estava saboroso."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dish primarily made with rice as the main ingredient, often accompanied by various other ingredients.

    "The chef prepared a delicious rice dish with vegetables and spices."
  2. 2

    Any meal that features rice as a significant component, typically served in a bowl or plate.

    "At the restaurant, the rice dish was the most popular item on the menu."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rice' originates from the Old French 'ris', derived from the Latin 'oryza', which in turn comes from the Greek 'oryza'. The word 'dish' comes from the Old English 'disc', meaning a plate or bowl, which has Germanic roots. The combination reflects the culinary practice of serving rice as a staple food in various cultures.

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