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pernil

Noun CEFR B1
pɝˈnil

Definitions

Slow-roasted marinated pork leg or shoulder, typically marinated with sofrito, as prepared in the cuisines of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Equivalents

Portuguêspernil

Examples

You'll find a pernil sandwich on the menu at every bar in Santiago […] With our first two South American wines, the pernil made its preferences clear. […]”
Leftover Pernil Sandwiches / Makes 2 sandwiches This is just another one of those non-recipe recipes that I make for myself when I have pernil left over. There's nothing special about it, […]”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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