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prato gourmet

[ˈpɾa.tu ɡu.ɾˈmɛ]
nounmasculinepl: pratos gourmet
gourmet dish
1. A carefully prepared and artfully presented dish made with high-quality, often exotic or refined ingredients, typically served in upscale restaurants
The chef prepared an exquisite gourmet dish with truffle oil and foie gras.
O chef preparou um prato gourmet exquisito com óleo de trufa e foie gras.
2. A meal designed to appeal to refined culinary tastes, emphasizing flavor, presentation, and premium ingredients
We ordered the gourmet dish as our main course.
Pedimos o prato gourmet como prato principal.
NYC Slang
fancy plate / haute cuisine dish
Synonyms
prato sofisticadoprato refinadoiguariaprato de alta gastronomia
Antonyms
prato simplescomida casualprato comum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prato gourmet
Most common term used in upscale restaurants and food media
São Paulo
prato gourmet
Frequently used in the culinary scene of this cosmopolitan city
Rio de Janeiro
prato gourmet
Common in fine dining establishments
Portugal
prato gourmet
Also used, though 'prato sofisticado' or 'prato de alta gastronomia' may be more traditional

Related Idioms & Phrases

comer como um gourmet (to eat like a gourmet)
paladar refinado (refined palate)
alta gastronomia (haute cuisine)
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