carboidrato

[kar-boi-drah-tu]
nounmasculinepl: carboidratos
carbohydrate
1. An organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically in the ratio of 1:2:1, serving as a major source of energy for organisms
Carbohydrates are essential macronutrients found in bread, pasta, and rice.
Os carboidratos são macronutrientes essenciais encontrados em pão, massa e arroz.
2. Any of a large group of organic compounds including sugars, starch, and cellulose
Complex carbohydrates provide sustained energy throughout the day.
Os carboidratos complexos fornecem energia sustentada durante o dia.
In Brazil, discussions about carboidratos are common in health and fitness contexts, particularly regarding diets. The word is frequently used in nutritional labels and health advice. In Portugal, 'hidratos de carbono' is the preferred technical term in medical and scientific contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidratos de carbonoaçúcarglicídio

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
carboidrato
Most common usage in nutrition and scientific contexts
Portugal
hidratos de carbono
More commonly used term in European Portuguese
Medical/Scientific
carboidrato or hidrato de carbono
Both forms are acceptable in technical literature

Related Words

proteínagorduranutrienteglicoseamidoaçúcar

Related Idioms & Phrases

Reduzir o consumo de carboidratos (reduce carbohydrate intake)
Carboidrato refinado (refined carbohydrate)
Carboidrato complexo (complex carbohydrate)
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