Brazilian Cuisine

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a Brazilian stew made with black beans and a variety of pork and beef cuts

  • Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian stew made with black beans and various types of pork.
  • Hey, let's get together this weekend and cook up a big pot of feijoada!
  • I'm craving some feijoada like crazy right now.
  • The feijoada of ideas and opinions at the meeting was quite diverse.

noun a Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime

  • The bartender prepared a refreshing caipirinha using fresh lime, sugar, and cachaça.
  • Let's grab some caipirinhas at the beach bar later.
  • I'm craving a cold caipirinha right now.
  • The caipirinha of success is made up of hard work, determination, and a positive attitude.

noun a type of dance originating in Brazil

  • The samba roll is a traditional Brazilian dance move that is often performed in samba music performances.
  • I tried to do the samba roll at the dance class, but I kept tripping over my own feet.
  • Check out that dancer's samba roll - it's so smooth and effortless!
  • Her performance had a samba roll to it, with its lively and rhythmic movements.

noun a tropical fruit with a tough rind and sweet, juicy flesh, also known as pineapple

  • The tropical fruit known as abacaxi is commonly used in fruit salads and smoothies.
  • I love snacking on some fresh abacaxi slices by the pool.
  • Let's grab some abacaxi and make some refreshing cocktails for the party.
  • Her bright personality is like a burst of abacaxi in a room full of dullness.