Parts of the Stove in English and Its Brazilian Portuguese Equivalents
By Author Giljonnys Dias da Silva
Stoves, or fogões in Portuguese, are essential appliances in every kitchen, enabling us to prepare a variety of meals. They are composed of many parts, each serving a unique function. Whether you are a home cook or a professional chef, knowing the components of a stove can help you understand how it works and maintain it properly. In this guide, we will go through all the essential parts of a stove and their respective translations into Brazilian Portuguese.
air shutter: registro de ar, regulador de ar
back panel with controls: painel traseiro com controles
backsplash: painel traseiro, proteção traseira
built-in grill: grelha embutida
burner control knobs: botões de controle do queimador
burners: bocas, queimadores
control board: placa controladora
control knobs: botões de controle
control panel: painel de controle
convection oven: forno a convecção
conventional oven: forno convencional
cooktop elements: bocas do fogão
digital timer: temporizador digital
door switch: interruptor da porta
drawer: gaveta
drip pans: bandejas coletoras
electric burners: bocas elétricas, queimadores elétricos
electronic igniter: acendedor eletrônico
exhaust fan: ventilador de exaustão
flame control: controle de chama
flame guard: protetor de chama
flame switch: sensor de chama, interruptor de chama
gas burners: bocas a gás, queimadores a gás
gas cylinder: botijão de gás
gasket: vedação (do forno)
glass door: porta de vidro
grill: grelha
igniter: acendedor, ignitor
ignition assembly: sistema de ignição
induction burners: queimadores de indução
manual igniter: acendedor manual
mechanical timer: temporizador mecânico
oven: forno
oven control knobs: botões de controle do forno
oven door: porta do forno
oven rack: grade do forno
oven vents: saídas de ventilação do forno
pilot adjustment: ajuste do chama-piloto
pilot light: luz indicadora, indicador luminoso, chama-piloto
protective backsplash: painel de proteção
rack: grade, prateleira
range hood: coifa de fogão
self-cleaning oven: forno autolimpante
separate grill: grelha separada
shut-off valve: registro de gás, válvula de corte
storage drawer: gaveta de armazenamento
telescopic rack: grade telescópica
tight-sealing door: porta de vedação apertada
timer: temporizador
ventilation hood: coifa, exaustor
warming drawer: gaveta de aquecimento
wind shield: protetor contra vento
Understanding the components of a stove is crucial not only for cooking but also for maintenance and safety. From the burners and oven to the control knobs and ventilation system, every part plays an important role in ensuring your cooking experience is efficient and effective. Whether you're using a gas stove, electric stove, or induction cooktop, keeping all parts of your stove in working order will help you get the best results in your kitchen.
Knowing the names of these parts in both English and Brazilian Portuguese also helps you in purchasing, troubleshooting, and seeking assistance for repairs.
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