Portuguese Phrase
Legumes assados são gostosos.
Meaning
The sentence states that roasted vegetables are tasty. It uses a simple subject‑predicate structure to express a general opinion about a type of food.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the flavor of a dish that includes roasted vegetables, whether you’re at a restaurant, cooking at home, or sharing a food recommendation with friends.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Legumesassadossãogostosos
Legumes (noun, plural)
A plural noun that refers to vegetables in general. In Portuguese, nouns agree in number with their adjectives.
assados (past participle as adjective)
The past participle of "assar" used as an adjective; it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
são (verb ser, 3rd‑person plural)
Present‑tense form of "ser" used for permanent characteristics; it must match the plural subject.
gostosos (adjective, plural)
An adjective meaning "tasty" or "delicious"; it must agree in gender and number with "legumes".
🗨In Conversation
Legumes assados são gostosos.
Roasted vegetables are tasty.
Concordo, ainda mais quando são temperados com azeite e alecrim.
I agree, especially when they’re seasoned with olive oil and rosemary.
✕Common Mistakes
Legumes assados estão gostosos.
Use "são" (ser) for permanent qualities; "estão" (estar) is for temporary states.
Legumes assados é gostoso.
The adjective must agree in number with the plural noun "legumes".
Legumes assado são gostosos.
When describing a plural noun, the past participle must be plural: "assados".
↔Alternatives
Legumes assados têm um sabor delicioso.
Roasted vegetables have a delicious flavor.
Os vegetais assados são saborosos.
The roasted vegetables are flavorful.
Adoro legumes assados, são muito gostosos.
I love roasted vegetables, they’re very tasty.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, roasted vegetables (legumes assados) are a common side dish, especially in the southern states where "churrasco" (barbecue) is popular. Typical vegetables include carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes, often brushed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs like rosemary or thyme before being grilled or baked. Using "gostoso" to describe food is informal and friendly; in a more formal setting you might choose "delicioso" or "saboroso".