Portuguese Phrase
A maioria das receitas usa 350 °F.
Meaning
This sentence states that most cooking recipes call for an oven temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. It highlights a typical baking temperature used in many American and British recipes.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about cooking instructions, especially when comparing US‑style recipes with local ones, or when explaining the standard baking temperature to a fellow cook.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Amaioriadasreceitasusa350°F.
A maioria de + plural noun
"A maioria" is singular and is followed by "de" (contracted to "das" before a feminine plural noun) to mean "the majority of".
Verb agreement
Even though "receitas" is plural, the verb agrees with the singular subject "maioria", so we use "usa" (3rd person singular).
Numeric expression
Numbers can be written as digits; when spoken, "350" is "trezentos e cinquenta" and "°F" is "graus Fahrenheit".
Contraction "das"
"das" = "de" + "as", used before feminine plural nouns.
🗨In Conversation
A maioria das receitas usa 350 °F.
Most recipes use 350°F.
Então devo pré-aquecer o forno a 180°C?
So I should preheat the oven to 180°C?
✕Common Mistakes
A maioria das receitas usam 350 °F.
"Maioria" is singular, so the verb must be singular "usa".
A maioria das receitas usa 350 graus Fahrenheit °F.
When using the symbol °F you don’t need to add "graus"; saying both is redundant.
↔Alternatives
A maior parte das receitas pede 350 °F.
The majority of recipes call for 350°F.
A maioria das receitas pede 350 graus Fahrenheit.
Most recipes call for 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
A maioria das receitas recomenda 350°F.
Most recipes recommend 350°F.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil and most Portuguese‑speaking countries ovens are calibrated in Celsius. 350 °F corresponds to about 180 °C, which is the standard temperature for cakes, cookies and many baked dishes. When translating a recipe, it’s customary to add the Celsius conversion so local cooks can set their ovens correctly.