entedível

Entedível is a neologism that occasionally appears in informal Brazilian Portuguese writing and in some marketing contexts to denote something edible. It is not recognized by major dictionaries and is generally considered nonstandard. The standard terms for “fit to be eaten” are edível in Brazilian Portuguese or comestível in European Portuguese.

The word seems to be formed by inserting the consonant cluster “nte” before the common suffix “-ível,” creating a variant that resembles edível but with an added element. Its origin is informal and uncertain, with usage varying by author, brand, or context. As a result, entedível often functions more as a stylistic or playful coinage than as a fixed linguistic item.

Usage is predominantly informal, playful, or promotional. It can appear on product labels, in social media posts, or in creative writing to attract attention or convey novelty. However, it may confuse readers or seem amateur in formal writing, and its meaning can be unclear when used outside of specific circles.

In scholarly or official contexts, preferred terms remain edível or comestível, depending on the variety of Portuguese. When describing food in neutral or formal language, it is advisable to use standard vocabulary to avoid ambiguity.

See also: Edível, Comestível, Neologismo.