refogar

/ʁefoˈgaɾ/

verb B1

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

present (eu): refogo
preterite (eu): refoguei
past participle: refogado

Meaning

to sauté
- Ela refoga a cebola antes de adicionar o arroz.
  
  She sautés the onion before adding the rice.

Similar words

saltear

refogar is a Brazilian and Portuguese cooking style, sautéing with onions and garlic as a base; saltear is more general, a quick sauté or toss in a pan.

Similar in other languages

Spanish

rehogar

rehogar is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "to sauté."

Practice

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Last updated 2026-09-29