Types of "Fogão" in Portuguese and Its English Equivalents

By Author Giljonnys Dias da Silva

 

When planning your dream kitchen or upgrading your cooking setup, it's important to understand the different types of fogão available. In Portuguese, fogão generally refers to what English speakers call a stove or cooker, but there are many types with specific uses and names.

 

Here’s a breakdown of the most common types of fogão and their English translations:

 

fogão a álcool: alcohol stove

fogão à carvão: charcoal stove, coal-burning range

fogão à gás de embutir: built-in gas stove

fogão a gás: gas stove, gas cooker, gas range

fogão a lenha com serpentina: wood stove with water coil

fogão à lenha: wood-burning stove, firewood oven, climbing kiln, blazing fire, wood-burning range

fogão a pellets: pellet stove

fogão a vapor: steam cooker, steam range

fogão com forno duplo: double oven stove

fogão com grelha embutida: stove with built-in grill

fogão de bancada: cooktop

fogão de cozinha: kitchen range

fogão de embutir: built-in stove, built-in cooker

fogão de mesa: tabletop stove

fogão de piso: freestanding stove, freestanding cooker

fogão elétrico: electric stove, electric range

fogão industrial: industrial stove, commercial range

fogão por indução: induction stove, induction cooktop

fogão portátil: portable stove, camping stove, field stove, portable range

fogão solar: solar stove, solar cooker

fogareiro: camping stove, portable burner

forno e fogão: oven and stove combo

 

Each type of fogão serves a different purpose depending on your cooking style, space, and energy source. Whether you're looking for a minimalist induction cooktop or a robust wood-burning stove, choosing the right one can enhance your culinary experience.

 

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