grelhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to grill, to broil

   to cook food on a grill or griddle over direct heat

Examples

• "Vou grelhar uns bifes para o jantar."

  I'm going to grill some steaks for dinner.

• "Ela grelhou os legumes na churrasqueira."

  She grilled the vegetables on the barbecue.

• "Prefiro peixe grelhado a frito."

  I prefer grilled fish to fried.

Usage

Common in culinary contexts. The past participle "grelhado/a" is frequently used as an adjective (e.g., "frango grelhado" = grilled chicken). Often collocates with meats, fish, and vegetables. Not to be confused with "assar" (to roast/bake in an oven).