cozinhado

[ko-zi-ˈña-du]
adjective/past participlemasculinepl: cozinhados
cooked
1. prepared by applying heat; having undergone the cooking process
The cooked vegetables were soft and tender.
Os vegetais cozinhados ficaram macios e tenros.
2. made or prepared in a kitchen
This is a home-cooked meal.
Esta é uma refeição cozinhada em casa.
3. contrived or fabricated (figurative)
That story sounds completely cooked up.
Essa história parece totalmente cozinhada.
In Brazilian culture, 'cozinhado' is essential to everyday dining. Unlike raw or lightly prepared foods, home-cooked meals ('comida cozinhada') hold significant cultural value, representing care, family tradition, and authentic cuisine. The word is frequently used in family contexts and when discussing traditional Brazilian dishes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preparadoconfeccionadoelaboradoguisadofritadoassado
Antonyms / Antônimos
crunão-cozidofresco

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cozinhado
standard usage for cooked food
Rio de Janeiro
cozinhado
common in casual speech and cooking contexts
São Paulo
cozinhado
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
cozinhado
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

cozinharcozinhacozinheiroreceitaalimentoprato

Related Idioms & Phrases

bem cozinhado - well-cooked
mal cozinhado - undercooked
um prato cozinhado - a cooked dish
comida cozinhada - cooked food
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