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"Market" in Portuguese: mercado
o mercado
Note: open-air: a feira
Market in Portuguese is o mercado. Open-air produce markets are a feira. Say Vou ao mercado or O mercado municipal. Casual speech also uses mercado for supermarket.
Morning errand
Vou ao mercado comprar temperos frescos.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mercado
Say it
mehr-KAH-doo
/meʁ.ˈka.du/
o mehr-KAH-doo
"Market" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o mercado | market Main noun. | Main noun. |
| a feira | open-air market Street produce market. | Street produce market. |
| mercado municipal | municipal market Covered market hall. | Covered market hall. |
| mercado de pulgas | flea market Secondhand. | Secondhand. |
How to use mercado in real life
- 1Morning errand
Vou ao mercado comprar temperos frescos.
I’m going to the market to buy fresh seasonings.
Classic errand.
- 2Tourist tip
O mercado municipal vale a visita no café da manhã.
The municipal market is worth a visit at breakfast.
Sightseeing.
- 3Price compare
No mercado o peixe sai mais barato que no shopping.
At the market the fish is cheaper than at the mall.
Value talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with mercado
Incorrect: Vou no market.
Correct: Vou ao mercado.
Use mercado.
Incorrect: A mercado está lotado.
Correct: O mercado está lotado.
Masculine: o mercado.
Good to know
Mercado can mean a market hall, the grocery run, or even “the market” in business talk. For the weekly street produce run, Brazilians often say feira — related, but a different everyday word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to buy fruit
ChatPal
Preferimos o mercado ou a feira da praça?
Do we prefer the market or the square’s open-air fair?
You
O mercado — tem sombra e banheiro.
The market — it has shade and a bathroom.
ChatPal
Beleza. No mercado a gente pega manga.
Okay. At the market we’ll grab mangoes.
You
E café depois.
And coffee after.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Market" in Portuguese
How do I say market?
O mercado.
Open-air market?
A feira.
Municipal market?
Mercado municipal.
Going to the market?
Vou ao mercado.
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