Portuguese · Food & Drink
Suco
[/ˈsuku/]
Juice
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A drink made from the liquid of fruits or vegetables.
Bebida feita do líquido de frutas ou vegetais.
Example
Quero um suco de laranja, por favor.
I want an orange juice, please.
Etymology
'Suco' originates from Latin 'succus', meaning 'juice' or 'sap'. Its usage in the context of beverages has been prevalent since the Portuguese colonial period.
How & Where It’s Used
'Suco' is used in casual conversation and menus, primarily in Brazil, to refer to fruit juices. The term is widely recognized across all regions of the Portuguese-speaking world.
Cultural Note
Brazil has an enormous variety of tropical fruit juices including açaí, maracujá, and cupuaçu.