Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Fox" in Portuguese: raposa
a raposa
Fox in Portuguese is a raposa. Kids’ books and countryside talk use a raposa; calling someone raposa can hint at sly cleverness.
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How to pronounce raposa
Say it
ha-POH-zah
/ʁa.ˈpo.za/
ha-POH-zah. Soft Brazilian r at the start in many regions.
"Fox" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a raposa | the fox Standard animal noun. | Standard animal noun. |
| raposinha | little fox Diminutive, soft or cute. | Diminutive, soft or cute. |
| raposa vermelha | red fox Species talk. | Species talk. |
| astuto como uma raposa | sly as a fox Figurative compliment or jab. | Figurative compliment or jab. |
How to use raposa in real life
- 1Wildlife park
A raposa passou perto da cerca ao entardecer.
The fox passed near the fence at dusk.
Simple sighting.
- 2Kids’ story
Na fábula, a raposa engana o corvo com elogios.
In the fable, the fox tricks the crow with praise.
Classic tale reference.
- 3Friendly tease
Você é uma raposa nos jogos de tabuleiro.
You’re a fox at board games.
Metaphor for clever play.
Mistakes English speakers make with raposa
Incorrect: O raposo correu.
Correct: A raposa correu.
The usual word is feminine: a raposa.
Incorrect: Vi um fox no mato.
Correct: Vi uma raposa no mato.
Say raposa, not English fox.
Good to know
Raposa shows up in Brazilian children’s books and in light teasing about clever friends. It is less common as a city pet word than dog or cat, so people often mean the wild animal or the metaphor.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Spotting animals on a farm trip
ChatPal
Olha, tem uma raposa atrás do celeiro!
Look, there’s a fox behind the barn!
You
Nossa, a raposa está magra demais.
Wow, the fox looks too thin.
ChatPal
Melhor não alimentar a raposa de perto.
Better not feed the fox up close.
You
Concordo. Vamos só fotografar de longe.
Agreed. Let’s just photograph from far away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fox" in Portuguese
Gender of raposa?
Feminine: a raposa.
Can it mean a sly person?
Yes, in teasing metaphors.
Plural?
As raposas.
Diminutive?
Raposinha.
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