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"Owl" in Portuguese: coruja
a coruja
Owl in Portuguese is a coruja. Night owls as people are also called corujas in playful speech.
Zoo
A coruja dormia no canto do viveiro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce coruja
Say it
ko-ROO-zhah
/ko.ˈɾu.ʒa/
ko-ROO-zhah
"Owl" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a coruja | the owl Default noun. | Default noun. |
| corujas | owls Plural. | Plural. |
| ser coruja | to be a night owl Person metaphor. | Person metaphor. |
| olho de coruja | owl eye (sharp sight joke) Playful. | Playful. |
How to use coruja in real life
- 1Zoo
A coruja dormia no canto do viveiro.
The owl was sleeping in the corner of the enclosure.
Animal.
- 2Night person
Sou coruja — trabalho melhor de madrugada.
I’m a night owl — I work better late at night.
Metaphor.
- 3Sound
Ouvi uma coruja no sítio ontem à noite.
I heard an owl at the country house last night.
Sound.
Mistakes English speakers make with coruja
Incorrect: O coruja voou.
Correct: A coruja voou.
Coruja is feminine as the bird.
Incorrect: Vi uma owl no telhado.
Correct: Vi uma coruja no telhado.
Use coruja.
Good to know
Coruja is the bird and, metaphorically, a night person (sou coruja). Parents who dote on kids can also be called corujas in Brazilian slang—context matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing a night bird
ChatPal
Foi uma coruja aquele som?
Was that sound an owl?
You
Foi. A coruja está no eucalipto.
It was. The owl is in the eucalyptus.
ChatPal
Que legal. Nunca vi coruja de perto.
Cool. I’ve never seen an owl up close.
You
Nem eu. Fica quieto para ouvir.
Me neither. Stay quiet to listen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Owl" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a coruja.
Night owl (person)?
Ser coruja.
Plural?
As corujas.
Pronunciation?
ko-ROO-zhah.
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