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turmeric in Portuguese

turmeric in Portuguese is cúrcuma, curcuma, açafrão-da-terra — turmeric means a yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

turmeric in Portuguese

cúrcuma
noun
curcuma
noun
açafrão-da-terra
noun
açafrão-da-índia
noun
açafrão-das-índias
noun
curcuma
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
açafrão-da-terra
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
açafrão-da-índia
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
açafrão-das-índias
noun
(cooking) The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.

What does "turmeric" mean?

  1. noun A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.
    "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India."
  2. noun The ground spice made from this plant's rhizome, used for flavor and its bright yellow color.
    "A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue."

turmeric in a sentence

  • Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India.
  • A spoonful of turmeric gives the curry its deep golden hue.

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "turmeric" in Portuguese?

"turmeric" in Portuguese is cúrcuma, curcuma, açafrão-da-terra. turmeric means: A yellow-flowered plant related to ginger, grown for its aromatic underground stem.

How do you use "turmeric" in a sentence?

Example: "Turmeric grows well in warm, humid climates like southern India." In Portuguese, "turmeric" is cúrcuma, curcuma, açafrão-da-terra.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "turmeric": cúrcuma, curcuma, açafrão-da-terra, açafrão-da-índia, açafrão-das-índias.

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