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iguaria divina

[ee-gwah-REE-ah dee-VEE-nah]
nounfemininepl: iguarias divinas
divine delicacy; heavenly dish
1. An exceptionally delicious or exquisite food; a culinary masterpiece that is so delightful it seems heavenly or divine
This chocolate cake is an iguaria divina that melts in your mouth.
Este bolo de chocolate é uma iguaria divina que derrete na boca.
2. A rare or precious dish, often used in formal or elevated contexts to describe fine cuisine
The chef prepared an iguaria divina for the royal banquet.
O chef preparou uma iguaria divina para o banquete real.
NYC Slang
heavenly grub; divine eats
Synonyms
iguaria exquisitaama-sedelíciaprato divinomanjaria
Antonyms
iguaria vulgarcomida ordináriaprato insosso

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
iguaria divina
Standard usage; literary and formal contexts
Brazil
iguaria divina
Less commonly used; more poetic/archaic in modern usage
Portugal
iguaria divina
Traditional usage; maintains classical Portuguese elegance

Related Idioms & Phrases

uma iguaria para os deuses
comida digna de reis
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