carne seca

[KAR-ne SEH-ka]

nounfemininepl: carnes secas

jerky, dried meat, beef jerky

1. Meat that has been salted and dried, traditionally preserved without refrigeration

I bought some carne seca at the market for the trip.

Comprei carne seca no mercado para a viagem.

2. A traditional food preparation method common in Brazilian and Latin American cuisine, particularly in the Northeast region

Carne seca is a staple ingredient in traditional Northeastern Brazilian dishes.

Carne seca é um ingrediente tradicional em pratos típicos do Nordeste brasileiro.

NYC Slang

beef jerky

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General Brazilian

carne seca

Standard term used throughout Brazil

Northeastern Brazil

carne seca

Essential ingredient in regional cuisine; very popular in states like Ceará, Bahia, and Pernambuco

Southern Brazil

charque

Alternative term, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul; origin of English 'jerky'

Portugal

carne seca

Less common in Portugal; similar concept to 'carne fumada' (smoked meat)

carne seca com abóbora (traditional Northeastern dish)

fazer carne seca (to salt and dry meat)

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