Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Donkey" in Portuguese: burro
o burro
Note: also: o jumento
Donkey in Portuguese is o burro. Jumento is another animal word. Calling a person burro means stupid—use carefully; with animals it’s neutral.
Farm visit
O burro carregava cestas no caminho de terra.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce burro
Say it
BOO-hoo
/ˈbu.ʁu/
BOO-hoo
"Donkey" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o burro | the donkey Default noun (also insult). | Default noun (also insult). |
| o jumento | the donkey Alternate animal word. | Alternate animal word. |
| burra | female donkey / insult (f) Gendered forms. | Gendered forms. |
| teimoso como burro | stubborn as a donkey Metaphor. | Metaphor. |
How to use burro in real life
- 1Farm visit
O burro carregava cestas no caminho de terra.
The donkey carried baskets on the dirt path.
Animal.
- 2Kids’ book
Na fábula, o burro aprende uma lição.
In the fable, the donkey learns a lesson.
Story.
- 3Rural tourism
As crianças queriam alimentar o burro.
The kids wanted to feed the donkey.
Tour.
Mistakes English speakers make with burro
Incorrect: A burro é cinza.
Correct: O burro é cinza.
Burro (male animal) is masculine; burra is female.
Incorrect: Vi um donkey ontem.
Correct: Vi um burro ontem.
Use burro or jumento, not English donkey.
Good to know
Burro is fine for the animal and harsh as a personal insult. Teachers still scold kids for calling classmates burro. Jumento can sound more rural or old-fashioned for the animal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a petting farm
ChatPal
Quer tirar foto com o burro?
Want to take a photo with the donkey?
You
Quero. O burro parece manso.
Yes. The donkey seems tame.
ChatPal
O guia disse que o burro adora cenoura.
The guide said the donkey loves carrot.
You
Então compramos uma na entrada.
Then let’s buy one at the entrance.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Donkey" in Portuguese
Animal word?
O burro; also o jumento.
Insult?
Calling a person burro means stupid—avoid it.
Female donkey?
A burra.
Gender of male animal?
Masculine: o burro.
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