No. 1,285 in Portuguese
massa
"Massa" in Portuguese means "mass," "dough," "paste," or "pasta."
In a sentence
Eu comprei massa para fazer uma lasanha deliciosa.
I bought pasta to make a delicious lasagna.
Here, 'massa' refers to pasta, specifically the dough-based food used in cooking Italian dishes.
Que massa essa festa!
How cool is this party!
In this context, 'massa' is used informally to mean 'cool' or 'awesome' as an expression of enthusiasm.
A massa do pão precisa descansar antes de assar.
The bread dough needs to rest before baking.
Here, 'massa' refers to dough, specifically the mixture of flour and other ingredients that is prepared for baking.
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