Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Ant" in Portuguese: formiga
a formiga
Ant in Portuguese is a formiga. Picnics attract formigas around sugar and fruit.
Kitchen
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How to pronounce formiga
Say it
for-MEE-gah
/foʁ.ˈmi.ɡa/
for-MEE-gah
"Ant" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a formiga | the ant Singular. | Singular. |
| as formigas | the ants Plural. | Plural. |
| formigueiro | anthill Related noun. | Related noun. |
| formiga doceira | sugar ant Kitchen pest talk. | Kitchen pest talk. |
How to use formiga in real life
- 1Kitchen
Tem formiga perto do açúcar na bancada.
There’s an ant near the sugar on the counter.
Kitchen pest.
- 2Picnic
As formigas descobriram o bolo rapidinho.
The ants found the cake in no time.
Plural.
- 3Yard
Cuidado com as formigas perto do formigueiro.
Watch the ants near the anthill.
Plural formigas outdoors.
Mistakes English speakers make with formiga
Incorrect: O formiga subiu na mesa.
Correct: A formiga subiu na mesa.
Formiga is feminine.
Incorrect: Vi um ant.
Correct: Vi uma formiga.
Use formiga.
Good to know
Formigas are a classic Brazilian kitchen complaint after rain. People seal sugar jars and wipe counters; formigueiro names the nest outdoors.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Saving a picnic blanket
ChatPal
Olha a formiga no guardanapo!
Look at the ant on the napkin!
You
Tira o doce — as formigas vêm atrás.
Move the sweets — the ants follow.
ChatPal
Já fechei a caixa.
I already closed the box.
You
Boa. Vamos mudar de lugar.
Good. Let’s move spots.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ant" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a formiga.
Plural?
As formigas.
Anthill?
Formigueiro.
Bee vs ant?
Bee is abelha; ant is formiga.
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