Descascar
Example: É importante descascar as batatas antes de cozinhá-las.
Definition
"Descascar" means to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits, vegetables, or other items, typically before cooking or consumption. It involves carefully taking off the outer layer to make the food ready to eat or process further, as in peeling potatoes before boiling.
Etymology
The word "descascar" comes from the Portuguese prefix "des-" meaning removal or reversal, combined with "casca," meaning shell or peel. So, "descascar" literally means to remove the shell or peel. Did you know? The root "casca" is related to the Latin word "cortex," meaning bark or rind.
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