O prato principal
Example: O prato principal do jantar foi arroz com frango.
Definition
"O prato principal" refers to the main dish served during a meal, typically the most substantial and central part of the dining experience, such as the highlighted food item in a dinner like rice with chicken.
Etymology
The phrase "o prato principal" comes from Portuguese, where "prato" means plate or dish, and "principal" means main or principal. Together, they describe the main dish on the table, emphasizing its importance in the meal. Did you know that "prato" originally comes from the Latin word "plattus," meaning a flat dish?
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