ingrediente extra

[in-gre-di-EN-te EKS-tra]
nounmasculinepl: ingredientes extras
extra ingredient
1. An additional component or element added to a recipe, formula, or mixture beyond the standard or basic ingredients
The chef added an extra ingredient to make the dish more flavorful.
O chef adicionou um ingrediente extra para tornar o prato mais saboroso.
2. Something additional or supplementary that enhances or improves something
That special touch is the extra ingredient that makes their service stand out.
Esse toque especial é o ingrediente extra que faz seu serviço se destacar.
3. A figurative element or quality that provides an advantage or makes something exceptional
Passion is the extra ingredient needed for success in any endeavor.
A paixão é o ingrediente extra necessário para o sucesso em qualquer empreendimento.
In Brazilian cuisine and culture, 'ingrediente extra' is commonly used both literally in cooking contexts and figuratively in business, sports, and personal development discussions. The phrase emphasizes the importance of going beyond basics to achieve excellence, reflecting a cultural value of improvement and enhancement.
NYC Slang
the secret sauce; the special something; the x-factor
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ingrediente adicionalcomplementoadição extracomponente adicional
Antonyms / Antônimos
ingrediente básicoingrediente essencial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ingrediente extra
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ingrediente a mais
common alternative phrasing
Portugal
ingrediente adicional
preferred formal usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

receitatemperoaditivocomponentesuplementoadição

Related Idioms & Phrases

o ingrediente secreto
aquele algo a mais
o toque final
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