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pork chip
[/pɔrk tʃɪp/]
noun
pl: pork chips
torresmo
1.
A thin slice of pork that has been fried or roasted until crispy
I bought a bag of pork chips at the grocery store.
Comprei um pacote de torresmo no supermercado.
2.
A snack food made from crispy fried pork rind or meat
Pork chips are a popular snack in many countries.
O torresmo é um lanche popular em muitos países.
Synonyms
pork rind
chicharrón
crackling
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
torresmo
Most common term for crispy fried pork
São Paulo
torresmo
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
torresmo
Standard usage
Portugal
chicharrão
Alternative term, less common
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