Portuguese Phrase
Asse muitos legumes de uma vez.
Meaning
This sentence encourages cooking a large quantity of vegetables in the oven at the same time, often to save time, reduce cleanup, or prepare meals for the week. It implies using the oven (asse) rather than stovetop methods.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving cooking advice, sharing a recipe tip, or discussing meal‑prep strategies with friends or family. It works well in casual conversation about healthy eating or batch‑cooking.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Assemuitoslegumesdeumavez
Imperative (negative/affirmative)
The verb "assar" in the affirmative imperative for "você" (formal you) is "asse". It is used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Quantifier "muitos"
"Muitos" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it matches the masculine plural "legumes".
Prepositional phrase "de uma vez"
This phrase means "all at once" or "in one go" and follows the noun phrase it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Estou sem tempo para cozinhar todos os dias.
I don't have time to cook every day.
Então, asse muitos legumes de uma vez e guarde em porções.
Then, roast a lot of vegetables at once and store them in portions.
✕Common Mistakes
Assa muitos legumes de uma vez.
The verb must be in the imperative form for 'you' (second person singular) – "Asse". "Assa" is third‑person singular present indicative.
Asse muito legume de uma vez.
Use the plural "legumes" because you are referring to multiple vegetables.
Asse muitos legumes de um vez.
"de uma vez" is correct, but learners sometimes add an extra article: "de um vez" which changes the meaning to "once" rather than "all at once".
↔Alternatives
Faça um grande lote de legumes assados.
Make a big batch of roasted vegetables.
Cozinhe vários legumes no forno de uma só vez.
Cook several vegetables in the oven all at once.
Prepare legumes assados em quantidade para a semana.
Prepare roasted vegetables in quantity for the week.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, roasting vegetables (legumes assados) is a popular way to add flavor without excess oil. Many families use a single sheet pan, spreading the veggies evenly and turning them once, which keeps the kitchen tidy. Seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers are common choices. Remember that "legumes" in Portuguese refers to vegetables, not pulses (which are called "leguminosas").