Portuguese Expression · Advanced
deixar a massa crescer
let the dough rise
Pronunciation: deixar a massa crescer
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: let the dough rise.
Example
Deixe a massa crescer em um lugar morno.
Let the dough rise in a warm place.
Practice tips
- Practice deixar a massa crescer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for advanced-level learners.