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comida seca

[kuh-MEE-duh SEH-kuh]
nounfemininepl: comidas secas
dry food
1. Food that has low moisture content, typically preserved or processed
The hiker packed dry food for the camping trip.
O caminhante embalou comida seca para a viagem de acampamento.
2. Pet food in kibble or pellet form, as opposed to wet food
My dog prefers dry food over canned food.
Meu cachorro prefere comida seca a comida enlatada.
3. Food served without sauce or gravy; bland food
He ate dry food because he had a stomach problem.
Ele comeu comida seca porque tinha problema no estômago.
Synonyms
alimento secocomida desidratadaração seca
Antonyms
comida molhadacomida úmidacomida enlatada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comida seca
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comida seca
commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
comida seca
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

comer comida seca e beber água - to eat simple, basic food
vida de comida seca - a harsh, difficult life with minimal provisions
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