finos

English translation: Draught beer

01:57 May 28, 2000

Portuguese to English translations [PRO]

Portuguese term or phrase: finos

Para situações graves, como a venda de "shots" e "finos" próximo de escolas, propõem decisões firmes e determinadas.

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Sue Simons

English translation:Draught beer

Explanation:
In the North of Portugal, a "fino" is a glass of beer. In Lisbon (and the south in general), it's called an "imperial". Both words have now been generalized throughout the country.

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Rodolfo Beneyto
Portugal
Local time: 03:14

Grading comment

Many thanks, yes, I knew about "imperial" but not "finos". Sue.
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Draught beer

Rodolfo Beneyto

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Draught beer

Explanation:
In the North of Portugal, a "fino" is a glass of beer. In Lisbon (and the south in general), it's called an "imperial". Both words have now been generalized throughout the country.

Rodolfo Beneyto
Portugal
Local time: 03:14
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Portuguese
PRO pts in pair: 8

Grading comment

Many thanks, yes, I knew about "imperial" but not "finos". Sue.

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