Portuguese · Food & Drink
Ovo
[/ˈovu/]
Egg
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An oval or round object laid by female birds, used as food.
Objeto oval colocado por aves fêmeas, usado como alimento.
Example
Ovos mexidos é um café da manhã rápido.
Scrambled eggs is a quick breakfast.
Etymology
'Ovo' comes from the Latin 'ovum', meaning 'egg'. This term has been used consistently in the context of food and cooking in Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ovo' is used in both formal and informal settings, often discussed in recipes and meal contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries.