B2 adjective Neutro

bonito

/bəˈniːtoʊ/

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

Exemplos

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1

I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.

I purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.

2

The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.

The manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.

3

Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?

Tell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bonito
Adjetivo
bonitine
Relacionado
Sardini
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.

Quiz rápido

The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bonito

Exemplos

1

I bought some fresh bonito from the market to grill for dinner tonight.

everyday

I purchased a fresh medium-sized tuna-like fish at the store to cook over a fire.

2

The director submitted a report on the commercial viability of bonito exports to East Asian markets.

business

The manager provided a document regarding the business potential of selling these fish to Asian countries.

3

Wait, did you catch that bonito on a lure or using live bait?

informal

Tell me, did you hook that fish with an artificial shiny object or a real small fish?

4

The Sarda sarda, or Atlantic bonito, is characterized by its streamlined body and dark longitudinal stripes.

academic

The specific species known as Atlantic bonito has a smooth shape and long dark lines on its back.

5

The local government has issued a formal decree regarding the seasonal quotas for bonito harvesting.

formal

The authorities released an official order about the allowed amount of this fish to be caught during the year.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bonito
Adjetivo
bonitine
Relacionado
Sardini

Colocações comuns

dried bonito flakes thinly sliced and dehydrated fish used as a seasoning
Atlantic bonito a specific species of the fish found in the Atlantic Ocean
bonito stock a liquid base for soup made by simmering the fish
freshly caught bonito a fish that has just been taken from the water
bonito population the total number of these fish living in a certain region

Frases Comuns

dried bonito

fish that has been preserved by removing its moisture

bonito broth

a clear soup made from the essence of the fish

skipjack bonito

a common name for a specific type of tuna often labeled as bonito

Frequentemente confundido com

bonito vs beautiful

In Spanish, 'bonito' means beautiful, but in English, 'bonito' only refers to the fish.

bonito vs tuna

Bonito is a smaller, distinct relative of the tuna with a stronger flavor and firmer flesh.

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Notas de uso

In English, this word is exclusively a noun. It is almost always used in the context of fishing, marine biology, or international cuisine (specifically Japanese).

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Erros comuns

English learners with a Romance language background often try to use 'bonito' as an adjective meaning 'pretty.' In English, you must use 'beautiful' or 'lovely' instead.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Bony-Tuna' — Bonito is like a smaller, boney version of a tuna fish.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese 'bonito', meaning 'handsome' or 'good', likely named for the fish's sleek and attractive appearance.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural can be 'bonito' or 'bonitos'
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Contexto cultural

Bonito is a cornerstone of Japanese culture; when dried and shaved into 'katsuobushi', it forms the base of dashi, the stock used in almost all Japanese savory dishes.

Quiz rápido

The traditional Japanese soup stock, dashi, is made by simmering kelp and dried ___ flakes.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bonito

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