Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Beach" in Portuguese: praia
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Beach in Portuguese is a praia (feminine). Say na praia for at the beach and ir à praia for going to the beach. Praia is central to Brazilian weekend culture.
Saturday plan
Vamos pra praia cedo pra pegar lugar.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce praia
Say it
PRYE-ah
/ˈpɾaj.a/
PRYE-ah. Stress PRYE; ai like English eye.
"Beach" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a praia | the beach Default noun. | Default noun. |
| na praia | at/on the beach Location. | Location. |
| ir à praia | to go to the beach Weekend plans. | Weekend plans. |
| guarda-sol na praia | beach umbrella Gear talk. | Gear talk. |
| praia lotada | crowded beach Summer complaint. | Summer complaint. |
How to use praia in real life
- 1Saturday plan
Vamos pra praia cedo pra pegar lugar.
Let's go to the beach early to get a spot.
Pra praia is casual for à praia.
- 2Weather check
A praia está ótima sem vento hoje.
The beach is great with no wind today.
A praia as subject.
- 3Meeting friends
Te encontro na praia perto do quiosque.
I'll meet you at the beach near the kiosk.
Na praia marks location.
Mistakes English speakers make with praia
Incorrect: O praia está limpa.
Correct: A praia está limpa.
Praia is feminine: a praia.
Incorrect: Vamos ao beach.
Correct: Vamos à praia.
Use praia, not English beach.
Good to know
Beach culture in Brazil is social: chairs for rent, vendors, and long afternoons. Flip-flops (chinelos) are almost a uniform. Saying só um dia de praia can mean a full reset, not a short swim.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a stretch of sand
ChatPal
Qual praia você prefere?
Which beach do you prefer?
You
Uma praia mais quieta, se der.
A quieter beach, if possible.
ChatPal
Tem uma praia pequena depois da curva.
There's a small beach after the curve.
You
Perfeito. Levo água pra praia.
Perfect. I'll bring water to the beach.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Beach" in Portuguese
At the beach?
Na praia.
Go to the beach?
Ir à praia / ir pra praia.
Gender?
Feminine: a praia.
Crowded beach?
Praia lotada.
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