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spice in Portuguese

spice in Portuguese is especiaria, tempero, temperar — spice means a dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.

spice in Portuguese

especiaria
noun
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
tempero
noun
(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
tempero
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy.
especiaria
noun
(uncountable) The quality of being spicy.
temperar
verb
(transitive) To add spice or spices to; season.

What does "spice" mean?

  1. noun A dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.
    "The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander."
  2. noun Something that adds interest, excitement, or flavor to an experience, not necessarily food-related.
    "A bit of friendly rivalry adds spice to the weekly quiz night."
  3. verb To season food with spices, or to make something more interesting.
    "He spiced the stew with extra chili for a kick."

spice in a sentence

  • The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander.
  • She keeps her spices in small labeled jars above the stove.
  • A bit of friendly rivalry adds spice to the weekly quiz night.
  • Travel gave their otherwise routine lives some much-needed spice.

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Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "spice" in Portuguese?

"spice" in Portuguese is especiaria, tempero, temperar. spice means: A dried plant substance, such as pepper or cinnamon, used to flavor food.

How do you use "spice" in a sentence?

Example: "The curry was rich with spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander." In Portuguese, "spice" is especiaria, tempero, temperar.

Are there other ways to say "spice" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "spice": especiaria, tempero, temperar.

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