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"Hat" in Portuguese: chapéu
o chapéu
Note: cap: o boné
Hat in Portuguese is o chapéu. A baseball cap is usually o boné. Beach days demand chapéu for strong sun.
Beach prep
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How to pronounce chapéu
Say it
shah-PEH-oo
/ʃa.ˈpɛ.u/
shah-PEH-oo
"Hat" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o chapéu | the hat Brimmed hat. | Brimmed hat. |
| o boné | the cap Baseball-style. | Baseball-style. |
| chapéu de sol | sun hat Beach / farm. | Beach / farm. |
| tirar o chapéu | to take off the hat / figurative respect Literal and idiom. | Literal and idiom. |
How to use chapéu in real life
- 1Beach prep
Leva o chapéu, o sol está forte.
Take the hat; the sun is strong.
Classic advice.
- 2Lost item
Meu chapéu caiu no ônibus.
My hat fell on the bus.
Meu chapéu.
- 3Store
Esse chapéu fica grande em mim.
This hat is big on me.
Fitting comment.
Mistakes English speakers make with chapéu
Incorrect: A chapéu é caro.
Correct: O chapéu é caro.
Chapéu is masculine.
Incorrect: Cadê meu hat?
Correct: Cadê meu chapéu?
Use chapéu.
Good to know
Northeast markets sell woven chapéus for brutal sun. Boné is the casual city default; chapéu feels dressier or more sun-protective.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a hike
ChatPal
Você trouxe o chapéu de aba larga?
Did you bring the wide-brim hat?
You
Trouxe. O chapéu está na mochila.
I did. The hat is in the backpack.
ChatPal
Bom. Sem chapéu a gente se queima.
Good. Without a hat we get burned.
You
Verdade. Vou colocar o chapéu agora.
True. I'll put the hat on now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hat" in Portuguese
Hat?
O chapéu.
Cap?
O boné.
Sun hat?
Chapéu de sol.
Gender?
Masculine: o chapéu.
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