Azeite is the Portuguese word for "Olive", Olive Oil and "Oil" Olive oil is also called Azeite de Oliva in Portugal. Beside the Olive Oil, there are a number of oil used for culinary purposes in Portugal, namely: 1. Azeite de Amendoim - peanut oil 2. Azeite de Gergelim - sesame oil 3. Oleo de Girassol - sunflower oil 4. Oleo de Milho - corn oil 5. Azeite de Dendê - palm oil