engrassa

[ẽ.ˈɡra.sɐ]

verb

fattens, greases

1. third person singular present tense of 'engraxar' or related to making something fat or greasy

The farmer engrasses the cattle before market.

O fazendeiro engrassa o gado antes da feira.

2. to coat or cover with grease or fat

She engrasses the baking pan before pouring the batter.

Ela engrassa a forma antes de despejar a massa.

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General Brazilian

engrassa

commonly used in cooking and animal husbandry contexts

Portugal

engrassa

similar usage but may prefer 'engorda' for animals

engrassa a mão de alguém (to grease someone's palm - bribe)

engrassa o bico (to get a bribe or benefit)

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