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fruta indígena

[FRU-ta in-DÍ-je-na]
nounfemininepl: frutas indígenas
indigenous fruit
1. A fruit native to or originating from indigenous peoples and lands, particularly in tropical regions like the Amazon
Açaí is a popular indigenous fruit from the Amazon region.
O açaí é uma fruta indígena popular da região amazônica.
2. Fruit cultivated and traditionally used by native populations before European colonization
Many indigenous fruits were part of the traditional diet of pre-Columbian civilizations.
Muitas frutas indígenas faziam parte da dieta tradicional das civilizações pré-colombianas.
Synonyms
fruta nativafruta origináriafruta tropical nativa
Antonyms
fruta importadafruta exótica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fruta indígena
standard usage
Amazon region
fruta da floresta
commonly used in local context
São Paulo
fruta indígena
formal/academic usage
Portugal
fruto indígena / fruta originária
less commonly used; prefers more specific terms

Related Idioms & Phrases

frutas da terra
produtos da floresta amazônica
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