Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Mushroom" in Portuguese: cogumelo
o cogumelo
Mushroom in Portuguese is o cogumelo. On menus you’ll see pizza de cogumelos and cogumelos salteados. Champignon also appears for button mushrooms.
Pizza order
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How to pronounce cogumelo
Say it
koo-goo-MEH-loo
/ko.ɡ.ˈme.lu/
koo-goo-MEH-loo
"Mushroom" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cogumelo | the mushroom Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cogumelos | mushrooms Plural. | Plural. |
| cogumelo paris / champignon | button mushroom Kitchen type. | Kitchen type. |
| sopa de cogumelos | mushroom soup Dish. | Dish. |
How to use cogumelo in real life
- 1Pizza order
Quero uma pizza só de cogumelo, sem cebola.
I want a mushroom-only pizza, no onion.
Topping.
- 2Market stall
Esses cogumelos frescos vão para um risoto.
These fresh mushrooms are going into a risotto.
Shopping.
- 3Allergy ask
Tem cogumelo nessa molho? Não posso comer.
Is there mushroom in this sauce? I can’t eat it.
Allergy.
Mistakes English speakers make with cogumelo
Incorrect: A cogumelo está caro.
Correct: O cogumelo está caro.
Cogumelo is masculine.
Incorrect: Comprei mushrooms ontem.
Correct: Comprei cogumelos ontem.
Use cogumelo, not English mushroom.
Good to know
Supermarkets sell packaged champignon more than foraged wild mushrooms. Shitake and shimeji show up in sushi and stir-fries. Never eat unknown wild cogumelos—Brazilians warn kids about that early.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Cooking dinner together
ChatPal
A gente põe cogumelo no molho?
Shall we put mushroom in the sauce?
You
Põe. Eu corto o cogumelo bem fininho.
Do it. I’ll slice the mushroom really thin.
ChatPal
Perfeito. Sobrou cogumelo para a salada também.
Perfect. There’s mushroom left for the salad too.
You
Ótimo. Eu preparo o arroz.
Great. I’ll make the rice.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mushroom" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o cogumelo.
Plural?
Os cogumelos.
Button mushroom?
Champignon / cogumelo paris.
On pizza?
Pizza de cogumelos.
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