A tábua de corte
Example: Eu uso a tábua de corte para preparar os legumes.
Definition
"A tábua de corte" refers to a cutting board, a flat surface used in kitchens for chopping or slicing food items such as vegetables, fruits, and meats, providing a safe and stable area to prepare ingredients.
Etymology
The phrase "a tábua de corte" comes from Portuguese, where "tábua" means board or plank and "corte" means cutting. The term literally translates to 'the cutting board,' emphasizing its purpose. Did you know? The word 'tábua' shares roots with the Latin 'tabula,' meaning a board or plank.
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the cutting board