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misto

[ˈmiʃ.tu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: mistos
mixed
1. Composed of different elements or ingredients; blended together
The salad is a mixed combination of vegetables.
A salada é uma combinação mista de vegetais.
2. Of uncertain or ambiguous nature; not clearly defined
He gave a mixed reaction to the proposal.
Ele deu uma reação mista à proposta.
3. A type of Brazilian matchbox or small box containing miscellaneous items
He bought a misto at the corner store.
Ele comprou um misto na loja da esquina.
4. In Brazilian Portuguese: a sandwich with mixed fillings (typically ham and cheese)
I ordered a misto quente for lunch.
Pedi um misto quente para o almoço.
Synonyms
misturadohíbridovariadocombinado
Antonyms
purohomogêneosimplesuniforme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
misto
Common usage for mixed or blended items; also popular sandwich variety
São Paulo
misto quente
Toasted ham and cheese sandwich is particularly popular
Rio de Janeiro
misto
General usage consistent with Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
misto
Less common in everyday speech; 'misto' appears more in formal or technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

misto quente - toasted ham and cheese sandwich
de tudo um misto - a little bit of everything
uma empresa mista - a mixed economy company
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