carnes
1. The flesh of an animal as food, especially beef, pork, or lamb
The butcher sells a variety of meats including chicken and beef.
O açougueiro vende uma variedade de carnes incluindo frango e carne vermelha.
2. The edible part or substance of something
The meat of the coconut is white and nutritious.
A polpa do coco é branca e nutritiva.
3. The essential or central part of a matter
Let's get to the meat of the discussion.
Vamos chegar ao cerne da discussão.
In Brazil, 'carnes' is central to the diet and culture, particularly in churrasco (barbecue) traditions. Brazilian cuisine emphasizes various cuts and preparations of meat, with regional specialties like picanha from the South. In the USA, meat consumption is similarly high, with different cultural groups having distinct meat preferences and preparation methods.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meat and potatoes - the basic or essential elements
dead meat - someone in serious trouble
one man's meat is another man's poison - what suits one person may not suit another
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