brewing

[/ˈbruːɪŋ/]

noun/verb (gerund/present participle)

fermentação; preparação de cerveja

1. The process of making beer by fermenting malt and hops

The brewery specializes in craft brewing.

A cervejaria se especializa em fermentação artesanal.

2. The process of making tea or coffee by steeping in hot water

She is brewing a cup of tea.

Ela está preparando uma xícara de chá.

3. Something that is developing or about to happen

There is trouble brewing between the two countries.

Há problemas se formando entre os dois países.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fermentação; preparo de cerveja

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

fermentação artesanal

Common in craft beer context

Portugal

fermentação; fabrico de cerveja

Uses 'fabrico' instead of 'fermentação' in some contexts

There is trouble brewing

A storm is brewing

Something is brewing

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