Portuguese Phrase
O curry de grão-de-bico é rápido e saudável.
Meaning
The sentence means 'The chickpea curry is quick and healthy.' It highlights two key qualities of the dish: its short preparation time and its nutritional benefits.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re describing a recipe, recommending a meal to friends, or writing a food blog post that emphasizes speed and healthiness.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ocurrydegrão-de-bicoérápidoesaudável
Definite article (O)
The article 'O' agrees in gender and number with the noun it precedes; 'curry' is masculine, so we use 'o'.
Compound noun (grão-de-bico)
The hyphenated expression 'grão-de-bico' functions as a single noun meaning 'chickpea'.
Verb 'ser' (é)
Use 'é' (third‑person singular of ser) to describe permanent characteristics of a dish.
Adjective agreement (rápido, saudável)
Adjectives must match the gender of the noun; 'curry' is masculine, so we use 'rápido' and 'saudável' (which is neutral).
Coordinating conjunction (e)
The conjunction 'e' links two adjectives, meaning 'and'.
🗨In Conversation
O curry de grão-de-bico é rápido e saudável.
The chickpea curry is quick and healthy.
Que ótimo! Vou fazer hoje à noite.
Great! I’ll make it tonight.
✕Common Mistakes
O curry de grão-de-bico é rápida e saudável.
Adjectives must agree with the masculine noun 'curry'; use 'rápido' not 'rápida'.
O curry de grão-de-bico é rápido e saudavel.
The correct spelling includes a diacritic: 'saudável'.
O curry de grão de bico é rápido e saudável.
The compound noun should be hyphenated: 'grão-de-bico'.
↔Alternatives
O curry de grão-de-bico é fácil de preparar e nutritivo.
The chickpea curry is easy to prepare and nutritious.
Esse curry de grão-de-bico leva poucos minutos e faz bem.
This chickpea curry takes only a few minutes and is good for you.
Um curry de grão-de-bico rápido e cheio de vitaminas.
A quick chickpea curry full of vitamins.
Cultural Tip
While curry is originally an Indian dish, it has become popular in Brazil, especially in vegetarian and vegan circles. Chickpeas (grão‑de‑bico) are a staple in Brazilian plant‑based cooking, making this recipe a perfect blend of global flavor and local nutrition. When speaking Portuguese, remember that 'curry' is treated as a masculine noun, so adjectives must be masculine as well.