Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Bee" in Portuguese: abelha
a abelha
Bee in Portuguese is a abelha. Honey is mel de abelha; a sting is uma picada de abelha.
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How to pronounce abelha
Say it
ah-BEH-lyah
/a.ˈbe.ʎa/
ah-BEH-lyah
"Bee" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a abelha | the bee Singular. | Singular. |
| as abelhas | the bees Plural. | Plural. |
| mel de abelha | bee honey Food label talk. | Food label talk. |
| picada de abelha | bee sting Health complaint. | Health complaint. |
How to use abelha in real life
- 1Garden
Tem uma abelha no jardim, perto das flores.
There’s a bee in the garden, near the flowers.
Simple spotting.
- 2Breakfast
Prefiro mel de abelha no iogurte de manhã.
I prefer bee honey in my yogurt in the morning.
Product phrase.
- 3Beach warning
Cuidado com a abelha — ela pousou no refrigerante.
Watch the bee — it landed on the soda.
Casual alert.
Mistakes English speakers make with abelha
Incorrect: O abelha está voando.
Correct: A abelha está voando.
Abelha is feminine: a abelha.
Incorrect: Vi um bee no parque.
Correct: Vi uma abelha no parque.
Use abelha, not the English word.
Good to know
In Brazil you’ll hear abelha for the insect and also in food packaging (mel de abelha). Rural and northeastern talk may mention stingless native bees; for learners, abelha covers the everyday honeybee you meet in cities.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Spotting a bee at a café table
ChatPal
Olha a abelha em cima do bolo!
Look at the bee on top of the cake!
You
Ai, afasta o prato da abelha.
Yikes, move the plate away from the bee.
ChatPal
Ela só quer o açúcar, acho.
She just wants the sugar, I think.
You
Mesmo assim, não quero picada.
Even so, I don’t want a sting.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bee" in Portuguese
Is abelha masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a abelha, as abelhas.
How do I say bee sting?
Picada de abelha.
What is honey?
Mel — often mel de abelha on labels.
Do Brazilians say bee in English?
No — stick to abelha in Portuguese.
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