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"Brown" in Portuguese: marrom
marrom
Note: PT-PT: castanho/a
Brown in Portuguese is marrom in Brazil. European Portuguese often uses castanho/a. Say Um cinto marrom or Cabelo castanho — the latter also describes hair in BR.
Shoes
Prefiro o sapato marrom com a calça bege.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce marrom
Say it
mah-HOHN
/ma.ˈʁõ/
mah-HOHN
"Brown" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| marrom | brown (BR) Brazilian color word. | Brazilian color word. |
| castanho/a | brown (PT-PT; also hair in BR) European; hair shade in BR. | European; hair shade in BR. |
| marrom escuro | dark brown Shade. | Shade. |
| marrom claro | light brown Shade. | Shade. |
How to use marrom in real life
- 1Shoes
Prefiro o sapato marrom com a calça bege.
I prefer the brown shoe with the beige pants.
Fashion.
- 2Furniture
A mesa marrom combina com a cadeira clara.
The brown table matches the light chair.
Home.
- 3Dog description
Adotamos um cachorro pequeno marrom.
We adopted a small brown dog.
Animals.
Mistakes English speakers make with marrom
Incorrect: Uma bolsa brown.
Correct: Uma bolsa marrom.
Use marrom in Brazil.
Incorrect: Um carro marrom a (forced ending).
Correct: Um carro marrom.
Marrom usually stays marrom for gender.
Good to know
Marrom is the Brazilian default for brown objects. Castanho/a is the usual European Portuguese color word and in Brazil mainly describes hair or eyes. Mention castanho when reading PT-PT labels.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a belt
ChatPal
Quer o cinto preto ou o marrom?
Do you want the black belt or the brown one?
You
O marrom — combina com a bota.
The brown — it matches the boot.
ChatPal
Tem um marrom mais claro também.
There’s a lighter brown too.
You
Levo o marrom escuro.
I’ll take the dark brown.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brown" in Portuguese
Brown in Brazil?
Marrom.
PT-PT word?
Often castanho/a.
Brown hair in BR?
Cabelo castanho is common.
Dark brown?
Marrom escuro.
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