comida popular

[koh-MEE-dah poh-poo-LAR]

nounfemininepl: comidas populares

popular food; street food; common food

1. Food that is affordable, widely consumed, and characteristic of the common people or working class

Street tacos are popular food in Mexico.

Tacos de rua são comida popular no México.

2. Traditional cuisine associated with local culture and everyday consumption

Feijoada is popular Brazilian food.

Feijoada é comida popular brasileira.

3. Food sold by street vendors or in casual establishments

You can find popular food at the market stalls.

Você pode encontrar comida popular nas barracas do mercado.

NYC Slang

street food; comfort food; cheap eats

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

comida popular

Universal term used across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

comida de boteco

Commonly refers to food at casual bars and street vendors

São Paulo

comida de rua

More emphasis on street food context

Portugal

comida caseira

Often refers to homemade or traditional Portuguese cuisine

comer comida popular

vender comida popular

festa de comida popular

comida popular e saborosa

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