This is the 12066th most frequent Portuguese word.
refogado
A sautéed mixture of ingredients, typically onion, garlic, and olive oil, used as a flavor base in cooking.
Here, 'refogado' refers to a culinary preparation in the form of a sauté made with vegetables.
Eu preparei um refogado de cebola e alho para começar a receita.
I prepared a sauté of onion and garlic to start the recipe.
In this context, 'refogado' indicates the prepared sauté that emits a fragrance while cooking.
O aroma do refogado encheu toda a cozinha.
The aroma of the sauté filled the entire kitchen.
Here, 'refogado' is the action of making a sauté, often as a foundational step in a recipe.