Portuguese Expression · Advanced
escorrer o macarrão
drain the pasta
Pronunciation: escorrer o macarrão
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: drain the pasta.
Example
Escorra o macarrão e reserve um pouco da água.
Drain the pasta and save a little of the water.
Practice tips
- Practice escorrer o macarrão 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.