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"Desk" in Portuguese: escrivaninha
a escrivaninha
Note: also: a mesa
Desk in Portuguese is a escrivaninha. People also say mesa for a work table in casual talk.
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How to pronounce escrivaninha
Say it
es-kree-vah-NEE-nyah
/es.kɾi.va.ˈni.ɲa/
es-kree-vah-NEE-nyah
"Desk" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a escrivaninha | desk Default noun. | Default noun. |
| mesa de trabalho | work desk / table Casual alternative. | Casual alternative. |
| gaveta da escrivaninha | desk drawer Parts. | Parts. |
| escrivaninha de canto | corner desk Furniture shopping. | Furniture shopping. |
How to use escrivaninha in real life
- 1Home office
Meu notebook fica na escrivaninha perto da janela.
My laptop sits on the desk by the window.
Placement.
- 2Tidying
Organizei os papéis na escrivaninha.
I organized the papers on the desk.
Chore.
- 3Shopping
Preciso de uma escrivaninha com gavetas.
I need a desk with drawers.
Purchase.
Mistakes English speakers make with escrivaninha
Incorrect: O escrivaninha é nova.
Correct: A escrivaninha é nova.
Escrivaninha is feminine.
Incorrect: Estudo no desk.
Correct: Estudo na escrivaninha.
Use escrivaninha (or mesa casually).
Good to know
Escrivaninha is the clear furniture word for a writing desk. Many Brazilians simply say mesa at home when the table doubles as a workspace.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting up a study corner
ChatPal
A escrivaninha cabe nesse canto?
Does the desk fit in that corner?
You
Cabe. A escrivaninha é estreita.
It fits. The desk is narrow.
ChatPal
Então encaixamos a cadeira aqui.
Then we’ll fit the chair here.
You
Perfeito. Trago a luminária.
Perfect. I’ll bring the lamp.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Desk" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a escrivaninha.
Can I say mesa?
Yes casually for a work table; escrivaninha is more precise.
Desk drawer?
Gaveta da escrivaninha.
Office desk?
Still escrivaninha or mesa de escritório.
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