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"Garden" in Portuguese: jardim
o jardim
Garden in Portuguese is o jardim. A backyard garden may also be called a horta if it is for vegetables. Jardim de infância means kindergarten.
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How to pronounce jardim
Say it
zhar-JEENG
/ʒaʁ.ˈdʒim/
zhar-JEENG (nasal im). Soft j like in já.
"Garden" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o jardim | garden Default. | Default. |
| jardim de infância | kindergarten School sense. | School sense. |
| no jardim | in the garden Location. | Location. |
| jardim botânico | botanical garden Public garden. | Public garden. |
| horta | vegetable garden Food plants. | Food plants. |
How to use jardim in real life
- 1Home
Vou regar as plantas do jardim antes do sol forte.
I'll water the garden plants before the strong sun.
Do jardim.
- 2Weekend
No fim de semana a gente almoça no jardim.
On the weekend we have lunch in the garden.
No jardim.
- 3City outing
O jardim botânico abre às nove da manhã.
The botanical garden opens at nine in the morning.
Jardim botânico.
Mistakes English speakers make with jardim
Incorrect: A jardim.
Correct: O jardim.
Jardim is masculine.
Incorrect: Estou no garden.
Correct: Estou no jardim.
Use jardim, not English garden.
Good to know
Apartment dwellers may still say jardim for a small patio planting. Jardim de infância is kindergarten—same word family, different meaning. A horta is specifically for herbs and vegetables.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning at a house with a yard
ChatPal
O café ficou pronto. Tomamos no jardim?
Coffee's ready. Shall we have it in the garden?
You
Sim. O jardim está fresco agora.
Yes. The garden is cool now.
ChatPal
Cuidado com a formiga no jardim perto da mesa.
Watch the ants in the garden near the table.
You
Vi. Depois ajudo a limpar o jardim.
I see. Later I'll help clean the garden.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Garden" in Portuguese
Jardim vs horta?
Jardim is a garden broadly; horta is for vegetables/herbs.
What is jardim de infância?
Kindergarten.
How do I say in the garden?
No jardim.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o jardim.
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