Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Fish" in Portuguese: peixe
o peixe
Fish in Portuguese is o peixe. The plural is os peixes. On menus you will also see peixe grelhado for grilled fish.
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How to pronounce peixe
Say it
PAY-shee
/ˈpej.zi/
PAY-shee. Soft x like she.
"Fish" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o peixe | the fish Animal or food. | Animal or food. |
| os peixes | the fish (plural) Plural. | Plural. |
| peixe grelhado | grilled fish Restaurant order. | Restaurant order. |
| cheiro de peixe | fish smell Kitchen talk. | Kitchen talk. |
How to use peixe in real life
- 1Restaurant
Vou pedir o peixe do dia.
I'll order the fish of the day.
Peixe do dia is common.
- 2Market
Esse peixe está fresco?
Is this fish fresh?
Market question.
- 3Aquarium
Olha o peixe laranja no aquário.
Look at the orange fish in the aquarium.
Peixe as animal.
Mistakes English speakers make with peixe
Incorrect: A peixe é gostosa.
Correct: O peixe é gostoso.
Peixe is masculine.
Incorrect: Quero fish frito.
Correct: Quero peixe frito.
Use peixe.
Good to know
Coastal Brazil eats peixe constantly—moqueca and peixe frito show up from Bahia to Rio. Friday fish habits exist in some Catholic families too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering lunch by the beach
ChatPal
Você prefere peixe ou camarão?
Do you prefer fish or shrimp?
You
Peixe grelhado, com limão.
Grilled fish, with lemon.
ChatPal
Boa. Esse peixe vem com arroz?
Good. Does that fish come with rice?
You
Vem. E o peixe está incluso na promoção.
It does. And the fish is included in the special.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fish" in Portuguese
Fish?
O peixe.
Plural?
Os peixes.
Grilled fish?
Peixe grelhado.
Gender?
Masculine: o peixe.
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