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"Necklace" in Portuguese: colar
o colar
Necklace in Portuguese is o colar. Colar de prata and colar curto describe style. Don’t confuse with the verb colar (to glue/stick).
Getting dressed
Esse colar combina com o vestido.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce colar
Say it
koh-LAHR
/ko.ˈlaʁ/
koh-LAHR
"Necklace" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o colar | the necklace Default noun. | Default noun. |
| colar de prata | silver necklace Material. | Material. |
| colar curto | short necklace Length. | Length. |
| colar de pérolas | pearl necklace Style. | Style. |
How to use colar in real life
- 1Getting dressed
Esse colar combina com o vestido.
This necklace goes with the dress.
Outfit.
- 2Gift
Ganhei um colar delicado da minha tia.
I got a delicate necklace from my aunt.
Present.
- 3Store
O colar de prata está em promoção.
The silver necklace is on sale.
Shopping.
Mistakes English speakers make with colar
Incorrect: Comprei um necklace.
Correct: Comprei um colar.
Use colar, not English necklace.
Incorrect: A colar é caro.
Correct: O colar é caro.
Colar (necklace) is masculine: o colar.
Good to know
Colar is the jewelry; the verb colar means to glue or to cheat on a test. Bijuteria shops sell colares by the tray. Beach days mean leaving the fancy colar at home.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an accessory
ChatPal
Levo o colar curto ou o longo?
Should I wear the short necklace or the long one?
You
O colar curto. Fica mais clean.
The short necklace. It looks cleaner.
ChatPal
Verdade. Esse colar não briga com o brinco.
True. This necklace doesn’t clash with the earring.
You
Pronto. Foto agora.
Done. Photo now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Necklace" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o colar.
Silver necklace?
Colar de prata.
Verb colar?
Different word—means to glue/stick.
Pearl necklace?
Colar de pérolas.
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