Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Bird" in Portuguese: pássaro
o pássaro
Note: also: a ave
Bird in Portuguese is o pássaro for everyday talk. A ave is a broader or more formal word for bird. Plural is os pássaros.
In the park
Olha aquele pássaro no fio de luz.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pássaro
Say it
PAH-sah-roo
/ˈpasa.ɾu/
PAH-sah-roo — stress PAH. Ave is AH-vee.
"Bird" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pássaro | the bird Everyday noun. | Everyday noun. |
| a ave | bird (broader/formal) Biology and formal speech. | Biology and formal speech. |
| pássaro cantor | songbird Describing birdsong. | Describing birdsong. |
| ninho de pássaro | bird's nest Nature talk. | Nature talk. |
How to use pássaro in real life
- 1In the park
Olha aquele pássaro no fio de luz.
Look at that bird on the power line.
Aquele pássaro points clearly.
- 2Morning at home
Um pássaro canta toda manhã na janela.
A bird sings every morning at the window.
Cantar pairs naturally with pássaro.
- 3Teaching a child
Os pássaros voaram quando o portão bateu.
The birds flew when the gate banged.
Plural pássaros is regular.
Mistakes English speakers make with pássaro
Incorrect: A pássaro voou.
Correct: O pássaro voou.
Pássaro is masculine: o pássaro.
Incorrect: Vi um bird no jardim.
Correct: Vi um pássaro no jardim.
Use pássaro, not English bird.
Good to know
Brazilians often say passarinho as an affectionate diminutive. Ave appears on menus for poultry and in science class, while pássaro is the friendly backyard word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Birdwatching from a balcony
ChatPal
Aquele pássaro azul voltou hoje.
That blue bird came back today.
You
Que lindo. O pássaro come as frutas caídas.
So pretty. The bird eats the fallen fruit.
ChatPal
Se ficar quieto, o pássaro se aproxima.
If you stay quiet, the bird comes closer.
You
Estou quieto. Adoro ver o pássaro de perto.
I'm quiet. I love seeing the bird up close.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bird" in Portuguese
What is the difference between pássaro and ave?
Pássaro is everyday. Ave is broader or more formal, also used for poultry on menus.
What is the plural?
Os pássaros.
Is there a cute form?
Passarinho is the affectionate diminutive.
Is pássaro masculine?
Yes: o pássaro.
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