How to Say ‘Seafood rice’ in Portuguese
Arroz de marisco
ah-ROHZ deh mah-REE-skoo
[ah-ROHZ deh mah-REE-skoo]
💬 Usage Tip: De is very common in food names to link the main item to what it's made with: arroz de marisco, caldo de peixe, bolo de chocolate.
Phrase Breakdown
Arroz
[ah-ROHZ]
Rice
A staple food grain used widely in various cuisines around the world.
O Arroz é a base do prato Arroz de marisco.
Rice is the base of the seafood rice dish.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition used to indicate association or belonging.
O tempero do Arroz de marisco é muito especial.
The seasoning of the seafood rice is very special.
marisco
[mah-REE-skoo]
Seafood
Edible marine animals, such as fish and shellfish, often used in various dishes.
O Arroz de marisco é preparado com marisco fresco.
The seafood rice is prepared with fresh seafood.
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