nounmasculinepl: mandolins
bandolim
1. A stringed musical instrument with a rounded body and typically eight strings arranged in four pairs, played with a plectrum
She learned to play the mandolin in her youth and still performs at local concerts.
Ela aprendeu a tocar bandolim na juventude e ainda se apresenta em concertos locais.
2. A kitchen tool used for slicing vegetables thinly and uniformly
Use a mandolin to slice the potatoes paper-thin for the gratin.
Use um mandolim para fatiar as batatas bem fininhas para o gratinado.
In Brazil, the mandolin (bandolim) holds significant cultural importance as a foundational instrument in choro music, a traditional genre from Rio de Janeiro. It represents a rich musical heritage dating back to the 19th century. In culinary contexts, the mandoline is essential in professional and home kitchens for precise vegetable preparation. In the USA, the mandolin has experienced renewed popularity in folk, bluegrass, and indie music scenes.
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