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"Giraffe" in Portuguese: girafa
a girafa
Giraffe in Portuguese is a girafa. Same word for the animal at the zoo. Pescoço de girafa is a joking way to say someone has a long neck.
Zoo day
A girafa comeu folhas bem no alto.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce girafa
Say it
zhee-RAH-fah
/ʒi.ˈɾa.fa/
zhee-RAH-fah
"Giraffe" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a girafa | the giraffe Default noun. | Default noun. |
| girafas | giraffes Plural. | Plural. |
| pescoço de girafa | giraffe neck (joke) Playful. | Playful. |
| ver a girafa | see the giraffe Zoo visit. | Zoo visit. |
How to use girafa in real life
- 1Zoo day
A girafa comeu folhas bem no alto.
The giraffe ate leaves way up high.
Sighting.
- 2Kids’ book
Meu filho desenhou uma girafa amarela.
My son drew a yellow giraffe.
Home.
- 3Safari video
As girafas caminhavam juntas na savana.
The giraffes were walking together on the savanna.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with girafa
Incorrect: Vi um giraffe no zoológico.
Correct: Vi uma girafa no zoológico.
Use girafa, not English giraffe.
Incorrect: O girafa é alto.
Correct: A girafa é alta.
Girafa is feminine: a girafa.
Good to know
Girafa is a favorite first animal word for Brazilian kids. Zoos highlight the long neck and calm walk. Adults may tease gently with pescoço de girafa—keep it affectionate.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the zoo entrance
ChatPal
Vamos ver a girafa primeiro?
Shall we see the giraffe first?
You
Sim! Quero foto com a girafa.
Yes! I want a photo with the giraffe.
ChatPal
A girafa fica perto dos flamingos.
The giraffe is near the flamingos.
You
Perfeito. Eu compro o mapa.
Perfect. I’ll buy the map.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Giraffe" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a girafa.
Plural?
As girafas.
How to say it?
Girafa (soft zh sound in BR).
Long-neck joke?
Pescoço de girafa.
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