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"Cucumber" in Portuguese: pepino
o pepino
Cucumber in Portuguese is o pepino. Salads use pepino fresco and Japanese spots serve pepino na sunomono. Que pepino! can mean what a mess.
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How to pronounce pepino
Say it
peh-PEE-noo
/pe.ˈpi.nu/
peh-PEE-noo
"Cucumber" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pepino | the cucumber Default noun. | Default noun. |
| salada de pepino | cucumber salad Dish. | Dish. |
| pepino japonês | Japanese cucumber Type. | Type. |
| que pepino! | what a mess / hassle! Figurative. | Figurative. |
How to use pepino in real life
- 1Market
Leva dois pepinos bem firmes, por favor.
Take two firm cucumbers, please.
Shopping.
- 2Lunch prep
Cortei pepino e tomate para a salada.
I cut cucumber and tomato for the salad.
Cooking.
- 3Sushi order
O combo vem com pepino crocante.
The combo comes with crunchy cucumber.
Restaurant.
Mistakes English speakers make with pepino
Incorrect: A pepino está barato.
Correct: O pepino está barato.
Pepino is masculine.
Incorrect: Comprei cucumber ontem.
Correct: Comprei pepino ontem.
Use pepino, not English cucumber.
Good to know
Fresh pepino shows up in salads and churrasco sides. Que pepino! is a playful complaint about a headache of a situation. Pickles are usually picles, not pepino em conserva in casual menus.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making a quick salad
ChatPal
Ainda tem pepino na geladeira?
Is there still cucumber in the fridge?
You
Tem. Eu lavo o pepino agora.
There is. I’ll wash the cucumber now.
ChatPal
Corta o pepino em rodelas finas.
Cut the cucumber into thin rounds.
You
Feito. Falta só o limão.
Done. Just need the lemon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cucumber" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o pepino.
Plural?
Os pepinos.
Figurative meaning?
Que pepino! = what a hassle.
In sushi?
Often just pepino.
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