starch in Portuguese

starch in Portuguese is duro, preciso, rígido — starch means a carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

starch in Portuguese

duro

adj

Stiff; precise; rigid.

preciso

adj

Stiff; precise; rigid.

rígido

adj

Stiff; precise; rigid.

amido

noun

(nutrition, countable) Carbohydrates, as with grain and potato based foods.

amido

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

fécula

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

goma

noun

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener.

engomar

verb

To apply or treat with laundry starch, to create a hard, smooth surface.

What does "starch" mean?

noun A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.
"Pasta is high in starch."
noun A substance used to stiffen fabric, especially collars and shirts, when doing laundry.
"He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts."
verb To treat fabric with starch to make it stiff.
"She starched his collar so it would hold its shape."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

starch in a sentence

Pasta is high in starch.
The chef added a spoonful of starch to thicken the sauce.
He always asked the dry cleaner for extra starch in his shirts.
She starched his collar so it would hold its shape.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "starch" in Portuguese?

"starch" in Portuguese is duro, preciso, rígido. starch means: A carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, and grains, used by the body for energy.

How do you use "starch" in a sentence?

Example: "Pasta is high in starch." In Portuguese, "starch" is duro, preciso, rígido.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "starch": duro, preciso, rígido, amido, fécula, goma.

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