Portuguese · Food & Drink
"Oil" in Portuguese: óleo
o óleo
Note: olive oil: o azeite
Oil in Portuguese is o óleo for general cooking oil. Olive oil is usually o azeite — a separate everyday word.
Frying
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How to pronounce óleo
Say it
OH-leh-oo
/ˈɔ.lew/
OH-leh-oo. Stress on OH.
"Oil" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o óleo | the oil General / cooking oil. | General / cooking oil. |
| óleo de soja / girassol | soy / sunflower oil Types. | Types. |
| o azeite | olive oil Separate common word. | Separate common word. |
| sem óleo | no oil / oil-free Cooking preference. | Cooking preference. |
How to use óleo in real life
- 1Frying
Esquenta um pouco de óleo na frigideira.
Heat a little oil in the pan.
Cooking.
- 2Shopping list
Acabou o óleo — compra um litro amanhã.
We’re out of oil — buy a liter tomorrow.
Household.
- 3Salad clarification
Na salada eu uso azeite, não óleo comum.
On salad I use olive oil, not regular oil.
Contrast with azeite.
Mistakes English speakers make with óleo
Incorrect: A óleo acabou.
Correct: O óleo acabou.
Óleo is masculine.
Incorrect: Passa o oil, please.
Correct: Passa o óleo, por favor.
Use óleo (or azeite for olive oil).
Good to know
In Brazilian kitchens óleo usually means neutral cooking oil. Asking for azeite gets you olive oil. Car oil is óleo de motor — different shelf entirely.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Starting a stir-fry
ChatPal
Pus óleo demais na panela?
Did I put too much oil in the pan?
You
Um pouco. Escorre o óleo extra com cuidado.
A bit. Drain the extra oil carefully.
ChatPal
Na próxima uso menos óleo e mais alho.
Next time I’ll use less oil and more garlic.
You
Perfeito. Eu corto os legumes.
Perfect. I’ll cut the vegetables.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Oil" in Portuguese
Óleo vs azeite?
Óleo is general oil; azeite is olive oil.
Gender?
Masculine: o óleo.
No oil?
Sem óleo.
Engine oil?
Óleo de motor.
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