Portuguese · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Clothes" in Portuguese: roupas
as roupas
Clothes in Portuguese are as roupas. Singular is a roupa for an outfit or clothing in general. Useful verbs include vestir, usar, and trocar de roupa.
Packing
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How to pronounce roupas
Say it
HOH-pahs
/ˈʁou.pas/
HAH-soo HOH-pahs (Rio-ish r) or HOH-pahs. Soft ou like oh.
"Clothes" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| as roupas | the clothes Plural default. | Plural default. |
| a roupa | the clothes / the outfit Often means what you're wearing. | Often means what you're wearing. |
| trocar de roupa | to change clothes Before going out. | Before going out. |
| loja de roupas | clothing store Shopping. | Shopping. |
| roupa lavada | clean laundry Home talk. | Home talk. |
How to use roupas in real life
- 1Packing
Já separei as roupas para a viagem.
I already set aside the clothes for the trip.
As roupas for packing lists.
- 2Before dinner
Vou trocar as roupas e já desço.
I'm going to change clothes and then come down.
Trocar as roupas is clear when you mean your outfit.
- 3Laundry day
As roupas estão no varal secando.
The clothes are on the clothesline drying.
Very Brazilian home image.
Mistakes English speakers make with roupas
Incorrect: Os roupas estão sujos.
Correct: As roupas estão sujas.
Roupas is feminine plural: as roupas.
Incorrect: Minhas clothes.
Correct: Minhas roupas.
Use Portuguese roupas.
Good to know
Roupa can mean an outfit (Que roupa linda!) or clothing in bulk (lavar as roupas). Brazilians dry clothes on a varal whenever possible. Shopping talk also uses peça for a single item.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a wedding
ChatPal
Você já escolheu as roupas?
Have you already chosen the clothes?
You
Quase. Minhas roupas formais estão na mala.
Almost. My formal clothes are in the suitcase.
ChatPal
Leva uma roupa reserva também.
Bring a spare outfit too.
You
Boa ideia. Mais roupas leves, né?
Good idea. More light clothes, right?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Clothes" in Portuguese
Singular or plural?
As roupas for clothes; a roupa often means the outfit.
Change clothes?
Trocar de roupa.
Gender?
Feminine: a roupa, as roupas.
Clothing store?
Loja de roupas.
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