How to Say ‘Grilled sardines’ in Portuguese
Sardinhas assadas
sar-DEEN-yas ah-SAHD-das
[sar-DEEN-yas ah-SAHD-das]
💬 Usage Tip: Assadas changes to match the plural noun sardinhas. With a singular feminine food, you'd get assada, as in dourada assada.
Phrase Breakdown
Sardinhas
[sar-DEEN-yas]
Sardines
Small, oily fish that are often grilled and popular in Portuguese cuisine.
As Sardinhas são populares durante os festivais de verão em Portugal.
Sardines are popular during summer festivals in Portugal.
assadas
[ah-SAHD-das]
Grilled
A method of cooking food over an open flame or heat source.
As Sardinhas assadas são deliciosas com um pouco de limão.
Grilled sardines are delicious with a bit of lemon.
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