Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Lamb" in Portuguese: cordeiro
o cordeiro
Lamb in Portuguese is o cordeiro. On menus you will also see costela de cordeiro for lamb chops or ribs.
Restaurant order
Eu quero o cordeiro com arroz e salada.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cordeiro
Say it
o kor-DAY-roo
/ˈo koʁ.ˈdej.ɾu/
o kor-DAY-roo
"Lamb" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cordeiro | lamb Meat or animal. | Meat or animal. |
| carne de cordeiro | lamb meat Butcher/menu clarity. | Butcher/menu clarity. |
| costela de cordeiro | lamb ribs / chops Restaurant dish. | Restaurant dish. |
| cordeiro assado | roast lamb Sunday-lunch style. | Sunday-lunch style. |
How to use cordeiro in real life
- 1Restaurant order
Eu quero o cordeiro com arroz e salada.
I want the lamb with rice and salad.
Direct order.
- 2Butcher counter
Tem cordeiro fresco hoje?
Do you have fresh lamb today?
Fresco = fresh.
- 3Dinner invite
Vamos fazer cordeiro assado no domingo.
Let's make roast lamb on Sunday.
Home cooking plan.
Mistakes English speakers make with cordeiro
Incorrect: Eu quero lamb.
Correct: Eu quero cordeiro.
Use cordeiro.
Incorrect: Uma cordeiro.
Correct: Um cordeiro.
Cordeiro is masculine.
Good to know
Cordeiro is less everyday than frango or carne bovina in many Brazilian homes, but it appears at churrascarias and holiday tables. Ask how it is seasoned—cumin and garlic are common.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a main course
ChatPal
Você prefere cordeiro ou peixe?
Do you prefer lamb or fish?
You
Cordeiro, se não for muito forte.
Lamb, if it isn't too strong.
ChatPal
O cordeiro da casa é suave.
The house lamb is mild.
You
Então fechado.
Then it's a deal.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lamb" in Portuguese
Lamb chops?
Costela or costeletas de cordeiro.
Baby sheep vs meat?
Context decides; menus mean the meat.
Goat vs lamb?
Goat is cabrito/bode; lamb is cordeiro.
How to order?
Eu quero o cordeiro, por favor.
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