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"Ice" in Portuguese: gelo
o gelo
Ice in Portuguese is o gelo. At cafés say com gelo or sem gelo for drinks, and gelo picado for crushed ice.
Juice order
Suco de laranja com bastante gelo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gelo
Say it
ZHEH-loo
/ˈʒe.lu/
ZHEH-loo
"Ice" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o gelo | ice Default noun. | Default noun. |
| com gelo / sem gelo | with ice / no ice Drink orders. | Drink orders. |
| cubo de gelo | ice cube Cube. | Cube. |
| gelo seco | dry ice Special cases. | Special cases. |
How to use gelo in real life
- 1Juice order
Suco de laranja com bastante gelo.
Orange juice with lots of ice.
Drink.
- 2Cooler
Falta gelo na caixa térmica.
We're short on ice in the cooler.
Picnic.
- 3Injury
Põe gelo no tornozelo por dez minutos.
Put ice on the ankle for ten minutes.
First aid.
Mistakes English speakers make with gelo
Incorrect: Uma gelo.
Correct: Um gelo.
Gelo is masculine.
Incorrect: Ice no refrigerante.
Correct: Gelo no refrigerante.
Use gelo.
Good to know
Hot Brazilian days make com gelo the default for soft drinks. Some juice bars ask se quer gelo before blending—say sem gelo if you want it stronger.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering sodas at a beach stall
ChatPal
Você quer refrigerante com gelo?
Do you want soda with ice?
You
Sim, bastante gelo, por favor.
Yes, lots of ice, please.
ChatPal
E mais gelo para o isopor?
And more ice for the cooler?
You
Pega dois sacos.
Grab two bags.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ice" in Portuguese
Ice?
O gelo.
With ice?
Com gelo.
No ice?
Sem gelo.
Gender?
Masculine: um gelo.
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