smorgasbord
[/ˈsmɔːrɡəzbɔːrd/]
nounpl: smorgasbords
bufê variado, mesa farta, variedade
1. a Scandinavian-style buffet meal with a wide variety of hot and cold dishes
The restaurant offered a smorgasbord of Swedish meatballs, herring, and pastries.
O restaurante oferecia um bufê variado com almôndegas suecas, arenque e doces.
2. a wide range or variety of things, options, or choices
The festival presented a smorgasbord of entertainment options for all ages.
O festival apresentava uma grande variedade de opções de entretenimento para todas as idades.
3. a miscellaneous mixture or collection
The book is a smorgasbord of short stories, essays, and poetry.
O livro é uma mistura variada de contos, ensaios e poesia.
The word originates from Swedish 'smörgåsbord' and reflects Scandinavian dining culture. In American English, it's commonly used metaphorically to describe any diverse collection or wide range of options. In Brazil, the concept is more commonly referred to as 'bufê' or 'rodízio,' though 'smorgasbord' is recognized in formal or cultural contexts. The term has become popular in both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures to describe restaurants offering all-you-can-eat buffet services.
NYC Slang
a whole spread, a smorgasbord of options
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