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arroz
[ɐˈʁɔʃ]
noun
masculine
pl: arrozes
rice
1.
A cereal grain that is a staple food in many cultures, consisting of small white or brown grains
I cooked rice for dinner.
Cozinhei arroz para o jantar.
2.
A dish made primarily from cooked rice grains
The arroz con pollo is delicious.
O arroz com frango é delicioso.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arroz
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arroz
No regional variation; standard usage
São Paulo
arroz
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
arroz
Standard term; common in Portuguese cuisine
Related Idioms & Phrases
arroz de festa - rice prepared for celebrations or special occasions
arroz e feijão - rice and beans; a staple meal representing basic sustenance or routine
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