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griddle
[/ˈɡrɪdəl/]
noun/verb
pl: griddles
chapa
1.
A flat cooking surface, typically circular or rectangular, used for cooking food directly on heat
She cooked pancakes on the griddle every Sunday morning.
Ela cozinhava panquecas na chapa todos os domingos de manhã.
2.
To cook food on a griddle
Griddle the hamburger patties until they are golden brown.
Cozinhe os hambúrgueres na chapa até ficarem dourados.
Synonyms
hot plate
cooking surface
skillet
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
chapa
most common term for the cooking surface
Rio de Janeiro
chapa
standard usage
São Paulo
chapa
standard usage
Portugal
chapa
equivalent term, also 'frigideira' for smaller versions
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the griddle - under scrutiny or in a difficult situation
griddle cake - pancake
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