Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Carrot" in Portuguese: cenoura
a cenoura
Carrot in Portuguese is a cenoura. At the market you buy cenoura by the kilo. Cenoura ralada is grated carrot in salads.
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How to pronounce cenoura
Say it
seh-NOH-rah
/se.ˈnou.ɾa/
seh-NOH-rah. Stress on NOH.
"Carrot" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a cenoura | carrot Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cenoura ralada | grated carrot Salads and sides. | Salads and sides. |
| suco de cenoura | carrot juice Juice bars. | Juice bars. |
| bolo de cenoura | carrot cake Classic Brazilian cake with chocolate cover. | Classic Brazilian cake with chocolate cover. |
| cenouras | carrots Plural. | Plural. |
How to use cenoura in real life
- 1Grocery list
Preciso de cenoura, batata e cebola.
I need carrot, potato, and onion.
Cenoura on a shopping list.
- 2Cooking
Corta a cenoura em rodelas finas para a sopa.
Cut the carrot into thin rounds for the soup.
Rodelas for slices.
- 3Café order
Me vê uma fatia de bolo de cenoura, por favor.
I'll take a slice of carrot cake, please.
Bolo de cenoura is a Brazilian café classic.
Mistakes English speakers make with cenoura
Incorrect: O cenoura.
Correct: A cenoura.
Cenoura is feminine.
Incorrect: Eu comprei carrot.
Correct: Eu comprei cenoura.
Use cenoura, not English carrot.
Good to know
Bolo de cenoura com cobertura de chocolate is a beloved Brazilian bakery staple—kids and adults both order it. At feiras, cenoura is sold in bunches or by weight, often still with greens attached.
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Making soup
ChatPal
Você já descascou a cenoura?
Have you peeled the carrot yet?
You
Sim. Tem mais uma cenoura na geladeira.
Yes. There's one more carrot in the fridge.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Ralo um pouco de cenoura para enfeitar.
Perfect. I'll grate a little carrot for garnish.
You
Boa ideia. Cenoura deixa a sopa mais doce.
Good idea. Carrot makes the soup sweeter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Carrot" in Portuguese
Masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a cenoura.
How do I say grated carrot?
Cenoura ralada.
What is bolo de cenoura?
Carrot cake, often with chocolate frosting in Brazil.
Plural?
Cenouras.
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