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alimento marinho

[a-li-ˈmen-tu ma-ˈri-ɲu]
nounmasculinepl: alimentos marinhos
seafood
1. Food derived from the sea, including fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and other edible marine organisms
The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes from local waters.
O restaurante se especializa em pratos de alimentos marinhos das águas locais.
2. Any nutritious substance obtained from marine sources used for consumption
Seafood is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Alimento marinho é uma excelente fonte de proteína e ácidos graxos ômega-3.
NYC Slang
seafood; the catch
Synonyms
frutos do marprodutos do marpescado
Antonyms
alimento terrestrealimento de água doce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frutos do mar
Most common colloquial expression in Brazil
Portugal
marisco
Often used for shellfish specifically, but can refer to seafood generally
São Paulo
frutos do mar
Preferred regional usage
Bahia
frutos do mar
Standard term in coastal regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

comer frutos do mar
banquete de alimentos marinhos
rico em alimentos marinhos
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