Portuguese Word · Intermediate
tucupi
tucupi (yellow sauce made from wild manioc root)
Pronunciation: /tu.kuˈpi/
Meaning
tucupi (yellow sauce made from wild manioc root)
Example
Não deixe de comer um filé de filhote, peixe típico amazônico. Também são servidos pirarucu, dourada e pescada, entre outros. Quase tudo com jambu e tucupi.
I use the word "tucupi".
Practice tips
- Practice tucupi 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 word is for intermediate-level learners.