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"Dress" in Portuguese: vestido
o vestido
Dress in Portuguese is o vestido, a masculine noun even though women wear it. Say um vestido longo or um vestido curto.
Wedding guest
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How to pronounce vestido
Say it
ves-CHEE-doo
/ves.ˈtʃi.du/
ves-CHEE-doo. Soft ch like she.
"Dress" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o vestido | the dress Standard clothing word. | Standard clothing word. |
| vestido longo | long dress / gown Formal events. | Formal events. |
| vestido curto | short dress Casual or party. | Casual or party. |
| provar o vestido | to try on the dress Shopping. | Shopping. |
How to use vestido in real life
- 1Wedding guest
Vou de vestido azul no casamento.
I'm wearing a blue dress to the wedding.
De vestido = in a dress.
- 2Store fitting room
Esse vestido fica apertado no ombro.
This dress is tight on the shoulder.
Esse vestido is masculine agreement.
- 3Compliment
Adorei seu vestido novo!
I love your new dress!
Seu vestido for your dress.
Mistakes English speakers make with vestido
Incorrect: A vestido é linda.
Correct: O vestido é lindo.
Vestido is masculine: o vestido, lindo.
Incorrect: Comprei um dress.
Correct: Comprei um vestido.
Use vestido.
Good to know
Gender surprises learners: o vestido is masculine, so adjectives stay masculine. Brazilian party invites often specify whether a vestido longo is expected.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a dress for a party
ChatPal
Esse vestido vermelho ou o preto?
This red dress or the black one?
You
O vestido preto parece mais elegante.
The black dress looks more elegant.
ChatPal
Concordo. O vestido tem bolso?
Agreed. Does the dress have a pocket?
You
Tem! Por isso eu quero esse vestido.
It does! That's why I want this dress.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dress" in Portuguese
How do I say dress?
O vestido.
Why masculine?
The noun is masculine even for women's clothing.
Long dress?
Vestido longo.
Try on?
Provar o vestido.
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