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"Dolphin" in Portuguese: golfinho
o golfinho
Dolphin in Portuguese is o golfinho. Boat tours and beach stories use it all the time.
Boat tour
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How to pronounce golfinho
Say it
gol-FEEN-yoo
/ɡow.ˈfi.ɲu/
gol-FEEN-yoo
"Dolphin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o golfinho | the dolphin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| golfinhos | dolphins Plural. | Plural. |
| ver golfinhos | to see dolphins Tour activity. | Tour activity. |
| golfinho-nariz-de-garrafa | bottlenose dolphin Species name. | Species name. |
How to use golfinho in real life
- 1Boat tour
Vimos um golfinho perto do barco de manhã.
We saw a dolphin near the boat this morning.
Sighting.
- 2Kids’ book
A história fala de um golfinho perdido.
The story is about a lost dolphin.
Reading.
- 3Photo
Tirei uma foto ruim do golfinho saltando.
I took a bad photo of the dolphin jumping.
Camera fail.
Mistakes English speakers make with golfinho
Incorrect: A golfinho é inteligente.
Correct: O golfinho é inteligente.
Golfinho is masculine.
Incorrect: Vi um dolphin ontem.
Correct: Vi um golfinho ontem.
Use golfinho.
Good to know
Coastal Brazil loves golfinho sightings on ferry rides and eco tours. The diminutive -inho is part of the standard word, not baby talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a coastal ferry
ChatPal
Olha! Tem um golfinho ali!
Look! There’s a dolphin over there!
You
Vi! O golfinho sumiu de novo.
I saw it! The dolphin disappeared again.
ChatPal
Espera. Às vezes voltam em grupo.
Wait. Sometimes they come back in a group.
You
Estou com a câmera pronta.
I’ve got the camera ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dolphin" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o golfinho.
Plural?
Os golfinhos.
Pronunciation?
gol-FEEN-yoo.
Dolphin vs shark?
Golfinho vs tubarão.
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