🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Cachorro-quente

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaˈʃoʁu ˈkẽtʃi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hot Dog/hɒt dɒɡ/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Eu comi um cachorro-quente no parque."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A cooked sausage, typically made from beef or pork, served in a sliced bun.

    "At the baseball game, I enjoyed a hot dog with mustard and relish."
  2. 2

    A casual term for a frankfurter or wiener, often served at outdoor events.

    "During the summer picnic, everyone lined up for hot dogs and hamburgers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hot dog' originated in the United States in the late 19th century, likely derived from the German 'dachshund sausage' due to the sausage's resemblance to the dachshund dog breed. The playful term reflects a cultural fusion and has evolved to represent a popular fast food item.

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