Portuguese · Body & Health
"Blood" in Portuguese: sangue
o sangue
Blood in Portuguese is o sangue (masculine). Doctors ask tipo sanguíneo for blood type. Sangue no nariz is a nosebleed in everyday talk.
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How to pronounce sangue
Say it
SAHN-gee
/ˈsɐnɡ.ui/
SAHN-gee. Stress SAHN; final gue soft.
"Blood" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sangue | the blood Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tipo sanguíneo | blood type Medical forms. | Medical forms. |
| exame de sangue | blood test Clinic phrase. | Clinic phrase. |
| sangue no nariz | nosebleed Everyday injury talk. | Everyday injury talk. |
| doar sangue | to donate blood Campaigns and hospitals. | Campaigns and hospitals. |
How to use sangue in real life
- 1Clinic form
Preciso informar meu tipo de sangue no papel.
I need to put my blood type on the form.
Tipo de sangue is everyday for blood type.
- 2After a fall
Tem um pouco de sangue no joelho.
There's a bit of blood on the knee.
Sangue is masculine mass noun.
- 3Donation day
Vou doar sangue amanhã de manhã.
I'm going to donate blood tomorrow morning.
Doar sangue is the set phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with sangue
Incorrect: A sangue está fina.
Correct: O sangue está fino.
Sangue is masculine: o sangue.
Incorrect: Perdi blood no nariz.
Correct: Saiu sangue no nariz.
Use sangue, not English blood.
Good to know
Blood donation campaigns are common in Brazilian cities. Tipo sanguíneo matters for hospitals and pregnancy care. Figurative talk like sangue bom (good-hearted person) shows how sangue enters slang beyond medicine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Urgent care visit
ChatPal
Ainda sai sangue do corte?
Is blood still coming from the cut?
You
Pouco sangue, já parou quase.
A little blood; it almost stopped.
ChatPal
Vamos limpar e cobrir.
Let's clean and cover it.
You
Se voltar sangue, aviso a enfermeira.
If blood returns, I'll tell the nurse.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood" in Portuguese
Gender of sangue?
Masculine: o sangue.
Blood type?
Tipo sanguíneo.
Blood test?
Exame de sangue.
Nosebleed?
Sangue no nariz.
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