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fruta rara

[FRU-tah HA-rah]
nounfemininepl: frutas raras
rare fruit
1. A fruit that is uncommon, difficult to find, or not widely cultivated
The dragon fruit is considered a rare fruit in many Western countries.
A fruta do dragão é considerada uma fruta rara em muitos países ocidentais.
2. An exotic or unusual fruit species, often from tropical regions
She brought back several rare fruits from her trip to Southeast Asia.
Ela trouxe de volta várias frutas raras da sua viagem ao Sudeste Asiático.
Synonyms
fruta exóticafruta incomumfruta difícil de encontrar
Antonyms
fruta comumfruta ordináriafruta trivial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fruta rara
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
fruta rara
Common in urban markets and specialty stores
Portugal
fruta rara
Standard usage; also may use 'fruta exótica'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fruta proibida (forbidden fruit)
fruta da minha terra (fruit from my homeland)
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