Portuguese Phrase
Faz um molho cremoso.
Meaning
A direct instruction to prepare a sauce with a smooth, creamy texture. It’s commonly heard in kitchens when someone is guiding another person through a recipe.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re giving a cooking command, either in a professional kitchen, a home‑cooking setting, or while sharing a recipe with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Fazummolhocremoso
Faz (imperative)
‘Faz’ is the informal imperative of the verb ‘fazer’ used with ‘você’ (or ‘tu’ in some regions) to give a direct command.
um (indefinite article)
‘um’ is the masculine singular indefinite article, equivalent to ‘a’ or ‘an’ in English.
molho (noun)
‘molho’ means ‘sauce’; it is a masculine noun that takes the article ‘um’.
cremoso (adjective)
‘cremoso’ describes texture, meaning ‘creamy’; it agrees in gender and number with ‘molho’.
🗨In Conversation
Faz um molho cremoso.
Make a creamy sauce.
Claro, vou usar creme de leite e queijo parmesão.
Sure, I’ll use heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
✕Common Mistakes
Fazer um molho cremoso.
‘Fazer’ is the infinitive; you need the imperative ‘Faz’ (or ‘Faça’) to give a command.
Faz um molho cremosas.
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun; ‘cremosas’ is feminine plural, but ‘molho’ is masculine singular.
Faz um molho cremoso?
Adding a question mark turns the command into a question; use a period for a clear instruction.
↔Alternatives
Prepare um molho cremoso.
Prepare a creamy sauce.
Faça um molho cremoso.
Make a creamy sauce.
Faça um molho aveludado.
Make a velvety sauce.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian cuisine, creamy sauces often rely on dairy (creme de leite, queijo) or coconut milk for a tropical twist. The informal imperative ‘faz’ is perfectly natural among friends or in a bustling kitchen, but in a formal setting you might prefer ‘faça’. Also, remember that ‘cremoso’ can describe both texture and richness, so you can adjust the ingredients to match the desired mouthfeel.