Portuguese · Body & Health
"Fever" in Portuguese: febre
a febre
Fever in Portuguese is a febre. Say estou com febre when you have one. Medir a febre is take someone’s temperature.
Calling in sick
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How to pronounce febre
Say it
FEH-bree
/ˈfe.bɾi/
FEH-bree
"Fever" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a febre | the fever Default noun. | Default noun. |
| estar com febre | to have a fever Symptom. | Symptom. |
| febre alta | high fever Intensity. | Intensity. |
| baixar a febre | bring the fever down Relief. | Relief. |
How to use febre in real life
- 1Calling in sick
Não vou trabalhar: estou com febre desde cedo.
I’m not going to work: I’ve had a fever since early morning.
Excuse.
- 2Parenting
A febre do bebê baixou depois do banho morno.
The baby’s fever went down after a lukewarm bath.
Care.
- 3Clinic
A enfermeira mediu a febre na recepção.
The nurse took the fever reading at reception.
Check.
Mistakes English speakers make with febre
Incorrect: Eu tenho fever.
Correct: Eu estou com febre.
Use febre, not English fever.
Incorrect: O febre está alta.
Correct: A febre está alta.
Febre is feminine.
Good to know
Brazilians often say febre even before confirming with a thermometer. Pharmacies ask about other symptoms with the common cold. For dengue season, febre alta gets taken seriously fast.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a roommate
ChatPal
Ainda está com febre?
Do you still have a fever?
You
Um pouco. A febre não sumiu de todo.
A little. The fever hasn’t fully gone.
ChatPal
Vou trazer água e medir a febre de novo.
I’ll bring water and check the fever again.
You
Obrigada. Estou debaixo do cobertor.
Thanks. I’m under the blanket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fever" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a febre.
I have a fever?
Estou com febre.
High fever?
Febre alta.
Take temperature?
Medir a febre / medir a temperatura.
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