pork chops

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nounpl: pork chops

costelas de porco

1. Slices of meat cut from the loin or rib of a pig, typically including the bone

I grilled pork chops for dinner last night.

Grelhei costelas de porco para o jantar ontem à noite.

2. A cut of pork meat suitable for frying, baking, or grilling

These pork chops are thick and juicy.

Estas costelas de porco são espessas e suculentas.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

costelas de porco

most common term used in Brazil

São Paulo

costeleta de porco

alternative singular form commonly used

Portugal

costeletas de porco

preferred term in European Portuguese

General

bifes de porco

informal/colloquial term for pork steaks/chops

pork chop as a term in sports (rugby/football) referring to a type of pass or strike

living high on the hog - enjoying luxuries (related to pork consumption)

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