Rib meaning in English
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Definition
a rib: a bone that forms part of the skeleton protecting the lungs and heart; the meat surrounding this bone
Examples
- "Our specialty is the costela: tender beef ribs, roasted slowly to preserve the natural juice of the meat."
Exercise 1
Let's take a close look at some of the terms used in this dialogue!
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have to correct his vision.'
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have to correct his vision.'
Let's take a close look at some of the terms used in this dialogue!
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his ribs 1 to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What flavor 2 of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have surgery 3 to correct his vision.'
This term describes the curved bones on the side of a person's (or animal's) body, which protect the internal organs. In animals, the meat on these bones is often eaten. "According to the Bible, Adam gave one of his ribs 1 to create Eve."
This term describes the taste or characteristic quality of something, generally a food or beverage! "What flavor 2 of ice cream do you want? We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and coffee."
A bonus question, just to check your memory! This is a medical (or cosmetic) procedure or operation performed by cutting the body, using a knife, laser, or other instrument. Kevin is going to have surgery 3 to correct his vision.'
1 ribs: The "ribs" are curved bones which protect the internal organs of many mammals, including humans. In animals, especially cows and pigs, the ribs, or more precisely the meat which surrounds them, are eaten. In this scene, the waiter recommends the "costela" to Jean. The "costela" is a traditional Brazilian dish comprised of "beef ribs". Did you know? The Latin term for ribs is "costae", hence the root of the term "costela"!
2 flavor: The "flavor" (US) or "flavour" (UK) of a food describes its taste. In this scene, the waiter says that the "flavor" of the costela makes him want to dance, and earlier uses the adjective "flavorful" to describe the costela.
3 surgery: "Surgery" is a medical procedure performed by cutting the body. "Surgeries" are performed by "surgeons". Kevin tells Jean that he intends to have laser surgery to correct his vision. This is an elective surgery which is becoming more popular, and that I would consider having one day, although I do enjoy wearing spectacles.
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