Portuguese Phrase
Aponta pra uns 200–205 °F por dentro.
Meaning
The sentence says that something (usually a piece of food, an oven, or a device) reaches an internal temperature of roughly 200 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. The use of "uns" signals an approximation rather than a precise measurement.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe the internal temperature of a cooked item, a piece of equipment, or any object where the heat inside matters. It’s common in cooking tutorials, food blogs, or technical manuals that reference US temperature standards.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Apontaprauns200–205°Fpordentro
Aponta pra (aponta para)
Colloquial contraction of the verb "apontar" + preposition "para" meaning “to indicate/point to”. In spoken Brazilian Portuguese "pra" is preferred over the formal "para".
uns (indefinite article)
"uns" works like “some” or “about” in English, giving an approximate value rather than an exact number.
por dentro (adverbial phrase)
Literally “by inside”, used to specify that the measurement refers to the interior of something (e.g., food, an oven).
°F (unit of temperature)
Fahrenheit is rarely used in Brazil, where Celsius is standard; the phrase appears when translating recipes or technical specs from the US.
🗨In Conversation
Como está o frango? Já está pronto?
How is the chicken? Is it ready yet?
Aponta pra uns 200–205 °F por dentro, então já pode tirar.
It’s at about 200–205 °F inside, so you can take it out now.
✕Common Mistakes
Aponta para uns 200–205 °F por dentro.
While "para" is grammatically correct, using "pra" matches the informal spoken register of the original sentence.
Aponta pra uns 200–205 °F dentro.
"Por dentro" is the idiomatic way to indicate "inside"; saying just "dentro" sounds incomplete.
Aponta pra uns 200–205 °C por dentro.
The original phrase specifies Fahrenheit; swapping to Celsius changes the meaning unless you also convert the numbers.
↔Alternatives
Chega a cerca de 200–205 °F por dentro.
It reaches about 200–205 °F inside.
Alcança aproximadamente 200–205 °F internamente.
It reaches approximately 200–205 °F internally.
A temperatura interna está entre 200 e 205 °F.
The internal temperature is between 200 and 205 °F.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, temperatures are normally expressed in Celsius, so native speakers might first convert the value (about 93–96 °C) before using the phrase. The informal "pra" reflects casual spoken Portuguese, especially in kitchens or among friends. When speaking to a more formal audience, replace "pra" with "para" and consider using Celsius for clarity.