Portuguese Phrase
Uma salada rápida com frango grelhado.
Meaning
The sentence describes a light, fast-to-prepare meal: a salad that is quick to make and includes grilled chicken as the protein source. It conveys both speed and healthiness.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re talking about a healthy lunch or dinner option, recommending a quick dish, or describing what you’re about to eat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Umasaladarápidacomfrangogrelhado
Indefinite article (Uma)
‘Uma’ is the feminine singular indefinite article and must agree with the noun it modifies.
Noun gender (salada)
‘Salada’ is a feminine noun, so adjectives and articles must be feminine.
Adjective agreement (rápida)
‘Rápida’ is an adjective that agrees in gender and number with ‘salada’ (feminine singular).
Preposition (com)
‘Com’ means ‘with’ and links the salad to the ingredient that follows.
Masculine noun (frango)
‘Frango’ is a masculine noun; gender agreement is not required after ‘com’.
Past participle as adjective (grelhado)
‘Grelhado’ is the past participle of ‘grelhar’ used as an adjective, agreeing with ‘frango’ (masc. singular).
🗨In Conversation
O que você vai comer hoje?
What are you going to eat today?
Uma salada rápida com frango grelhado.
A quick salad with grilled chicken.
✕Common Mistakes
Um salada rápida com frango grelhado.
‘Um’ is masculine; the noun ‘salada’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘uma’.
Uma salada rápida com frango grelhada.
‘Grelhada’ is feminine; it must agree with the masculine noun ‘frango’.
Uma salada rápido com frango grelhado.
The adjective must match the gender of ‘salada’, so it should be ‘rápida’.
↔Alternatives
Uma salada simples com frango grelhado.
A simple salad with grilled chicken.
Salada rápida de frango grelhado.
Quick grilled‑chicken salad.
Uma salada leve com frango grelhado.
A light salad with grilled chicken.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, salads often feature lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and corn, and they’re commonly dressed with olive oil, lemon, or vinegar. Grilled chicken (frango grelhado) is a staple protein in everyday meals because it’s quick to cook and fits well with fresh vegetables, making this phrase a typical way to describe a healthy, everyday dish.