sovar a massa

Meaning

A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: knead the dough.

Example

Sove a massa até ficar lisa e elástica.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

Practice tips

• Practice sovar a massa 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.

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