Portuguese Phrase
Carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas dão proteína.
Meaning
The sentence states that lean meats, beans, and lentils provide protein. It highlights these foods as good sources of the essential nutrient needed for muscle repair and growth.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about nutrition, planning a balanced diet, or explaining why certain foods are recommended in health‑focused conversations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Carnesmagras,feijãoelentilhasdãoproteína.
Adjective after noun (plural)
In Portuguese, adjectives can follow the noun; here 'magras' (lean) modifies the plural noun 'Carnes'.
Coordinated list with 'e'
Items are linked with commas and the conjunction 'e' (and) to form a list.
Present indicative of 'dar'
The verb 'dão' is the third‑person plural present of 'dar', agreeing with the compound subject.
Singular noun as object
Even though the subject is plural, the object 'proteína' stays singular because it refers to the type of nutrient.
🗨In Conversation
Estou tentando comer mais saudável. O que você recomenda?
I'm trying to eat healthier. What do you recommend?
Carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas dão proteína, então inclua‑as nas suas refeições.
Lean meats, beans and lentils provide protein, so include them in your meals.
✕Common Mistakes
Carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas da proteína.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use 'dão' (they give) instead of singular 'da'.
Carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas dão proteínas.
When referring to the nutrient in general, keep it singular: 'proteína'.
Carnes magro, feijão e lentilhas dão proteína.
The adjective must match the noun in gender and number: 'magras' for plural feminine 'carnes'.
↔Alternatives
Carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas são fontes de proteína.
Lean meats, beans and lentils are sources of protein.
Esses alimentos fornecem proteína.
These foods supply protein.
Para obter proteína, consuma carnes magras, feijão e lentilhas.
To get protein, consume lean meats, beans and lentils.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, feijão (beans) is a daily staple, often served with rice. While lentils are less common nationwide, they are popular in the southern states and in vegetarian dishes. Lean meats such as peito de frango (chicken breast) or carne bovina magra are widely used in health‑focused recipes.