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"King" in Portuguese: rei
o rei
King in Portuguese is o rei. Use o rei in history and fairy tales, and rei de copas for the king of hearts in cards.
Reading to a child
No conto, o rei morava num castelo alto.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rei
Say it
hay
/ˈʁej/
hay
"King" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o rei | the king Default noun. | Default noun. |
| rei e rainha | king and queen Royal pair. | Royal pair. |
| rei de copas | king of hearts Card games. | Card games. |
| o rei do futebol | the king of football Nickname praise (Pelé era). | Nickname praise (Pelé era). |
How to use rei in real life
- 1Reading to a child
No conto, o rei morava num castelo alto.
In the story, the king lived in a tall castle.
Fairy-tale setting.
- 2Card night
Joguei o rei de espadas e ganhei a rodada.
I played the king of spades and won the round.
Cards.
- 3Museum caption
O retrato mostra o rei com a coroa dourada.
The portrait shows the king with the golden crown.
History exhibit.
Mistakes English speakers make with rei
Incorrect: O king chegou.
Correct: O rei chegou.
Use rei, not English king.
Incorrect: A rei é justo.
Correct: O rei é justo.
Rei is masculine: o rei.
Good to know
Brazil is a republic, so rei shows up more in stories, cards, Carnival themes, and nicknames than in daily politics. Rei do… is also playful praise for someone who dominates a craft.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a period film
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Aquele ator faz um rei convincente.
That actor makes a convincing king.
You
Faz. O rei dele parece cansado do trono.
He does. His king looks tired of the throne.
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E a rainha manda mais que o rei.
And the queen bosses more than the king.
You
História clássica.
Classic story.
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FAQ
Common questions about "King" in Portuguese
King and queen?
Rei e rainha.
Card king?
Rei de copas, espadas, etc.
Pronunciation?
Often like English hay in Brazilian accents.
Plural?
Os reis.
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