A tábua
Example: Coloque a tábua na cozinha para cortar legumes.
Definition
"A tábua" refers to a flat, usually rectangular piece of wood or similar material used in kitchens for cutting vegetables, meat, or other food items safely and hygienically.
Etymology
The word "a tábua" comes from the Latin 'tabula,' meaning a board or plank. It evolved in Portuguese to mean a flat surface, often used in cooking or construction. Did you know that 'tabula' is also the root of the English word 'table'?
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