English

Noun

churrasco ‎(uncountable)

1. A type of barbecued steak, popular in Latin-American countries
   • 2006 June 9, Anne Ford, “A Cult Fave Reopens in the Southwest Burbs”, in Chicago Reader:

     Most of the old favorites--beef brisket, gumbo, churrasco, and Pine's famous Cajun green beans--are still around.

   • 2003 January 24, Ethel Hammer, “Restaurant Tours: a cafe that caters to the spirit”, in Chicago Reader:

     In addition to sandwiches, mini pizzas, and breakfast items like hot oatmeal, muffins, and croissants, Last Kiss offers Chilean specialties including empanadas, a churrasco sandwich (broiled sirloin steak with avocado, tomato, and mayo), sopapilla chips (a crispy version of the puffy fried bread) with cilantro sauce, and mate--the traditional South American herbal tea, served in a gourd.

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowing from Spanish churrasco ‎(“barbecue”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ʃu.ˈʁas.ku/, /ʃu.ˈʁaʃ.ku/

Noun

churrasco m (plural churrascos)

1. churrasco; barbecued meat
2. barbecue (meal or event highlighted by food cooked on a barbecue)

Derived terms

Spanish

Noun

churrasco m ‎(plural churrascos)

1. churrasco; barbecued meat
2. barbecue (meal or event highlighted by food cooked on a barbecue)