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carne-seca

[KAR-nuh SEH-kuh]
nounfemininepl: carnes-secas
dried beef, jerky
1. Beef that has been salted and dried in the sun, typically cut into strips; a preserved meat product common in Brazilian cuisine
The gaucho prepared carne-seca for the long journey across the plains.
O gaúcho preparou carne-seca para a longa jornada pelas planícies.
2. A traditional food in Northeast and South Brazil, often used in regional dishes and stews
Carne-seca is a key ingredient in feijoada.
A carne-seca é um ingrediente-chave na feijoada.
Synonyms
carne de solcharquecarne salgadajabá
Antonyms
carne frescacarne fresca

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne-seca
Standard term across Brazil
Northeast Brazil
carne de sol
Common alternative, though technically slightly different preparation
South Brazil
charque
Historical term, less common today but still recognized
Portugal
carne seca
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer other dried meat preparations

Related Idioms & Phrases

carne-seca com mandioca - traditional combination dish
festa de carne-seca - regional celebration featuring dried beef
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