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cured ham
[ˈkjʊərd hæm]
noun
pl: cured hams
presunto curado
1.
Meat from a pig's hind leg that has been preserved through salting, smoking, or aging processes
The Italian cured ham is sliced thin and served as an appetizer.
O presunto curado italiano é fatiado fino e servido como aperitivo.
2.
A type of processed pork product with a distinctive flavor developed through curing techniques
Spanish cured ham, known as jamón, is considered a delicacy.
O presunto curado espanhol, conhecido como jamón, é considerado uma iguaria.
Synonyms
prosciutto
jamón
serrano ham
cured pork
Antonyms
fresh ham
raw ham
boiled ham
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
presunto curado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
fiambre curado
Common term in Portugal; fiambre is often used for cured meats in general
Portugal
presunto
Also used in Portugal, particularly for Spanish or Italian varieties
Related Idioms & Phrases
as easy as slicing cured ham (very simple task)
bring home the ham (earn a living, provide for family)
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