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Acronyms: BLT, PB&J and ...
12/15/09 

 

Did you know that Americans like to eat BLT   for lunch, and they love PB&J  ?

O que significa BLT e PN&J? 

BLT = /bi, el, ti/

PB&J =  /pi, bi, and djei/

  

That's part of the American culture! Sandwiches, tea ... and acronyms, too!  ;-)  

  

BLT is a sandwich, and it stands for Bacon,  Lettuce and Tomato, usually between slices of (white) bread (pão de fôrma). It can also be in a hoagie (=pão parecido com pão de cachorro-quente, mas mais pesado e maior).

 

  

PB&J  is stands for Peanut  Butter and Jelly on white bread slices!

  

Now you know, when you come to visit the States and people ask you if you want a BLT or PB&J, you'll know what they are talking about!  

 

But hey, don't forget the Club Sandwich! Another common sandwich in America! Club Sandwich (also called double-decker and clubhouse) is made of cooked chicken breast and bacon, ripe tomatoes and  crisp lettuce layered between two or three slices of toasted bread with mayonnaise. There are variations on the theme, with turkey or roast beef on the bottom layer and bacon, lettuce, egg and tomatoe on the top layer.

 

All of this goes well with iced tea - common beverage among Americans. Many drink their tea without sugar (unsweetened).

 

 

Agora você já sabe como dizer "pão de fôrma" em inglês, "chá gelado sem açúcar", e o que significa "BLT", "PB&J" e "Club Sandwich".

 

Are you hungry yet?

 

  
A typical BLT sandwich    

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Club Sandwich

                                                                                          

   

  

  

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