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charque

[ʃar'ki]
nounmasculinepl: charques
charque (dried and salted beef)
1. Beef that has been dried and salted, originating from South American culinary tradition, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay
The gaucho prepared charque for the long journey across the pampas.
O gaúcho preparou charque para a longa jornada através da pampa.
2. A preserved meat product made by curing and drying beef in the sun
Charque was an essential food source for cowboys and travelers.
O charque era uma fonte essencial de alimento para vaqueiros e viajantes.
Synonyms
carne secacarne-secatasajo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne seca
More commonly used term in modern Brazilian Portuguese
Rio Grande do Sul
charque
Traditional term used in the region due to historical gaucho influence
Argentina
charque
Common term in Argentine Spanish-speaking regions
Portugal
carne seca
Less common; Portuguese usage prefers other preserved meat terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer charque
carne de charque
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