tendão
1. A strong fibrous cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body.
O tendão de Aquiles é o maior tendão do corpo humano.
2. In cooking, a tough, fibrous part of meat that requires proper cooking
The beef tendon needs to be braised slowly for several hours.
O tendão de carne bovina precisa ser cozido lentamente por várias horas.
In Brazil, tendon (tendão) is commonly used in both medical contexts and in traditional cuisine, particularly in slow-cooked dishes like 'caldo de cana' recipes and stews. The term is universally understood in Portuguese-speaking countries without regional variation in meaning.
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