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"Paper" in Portuguese: papel
o papel
Paper in Portuguese is o papel. Say uma folha de papel and o papel amassado. Documents are often os documentos, but papel covers sheets and paperwork.
Printer
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How to pronounce papel
Say it
pah-PEHL
/pa.ˈpew/
pah-PEHL
"Paper" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o papel | the paper Default noun. | Default noun. |
| folha de papel | sheet of paper Count. | Count. |
| papel sulfite | printer paper Office. | Office. |
| papéis | papers Plural (accent). | Plural (accent). |
How to use papel in real life
- 1Printer
Acabou o papel na impressora de novo.
The printer is out of paper again.
Office.
- 2Craft
Recortei o papel em tiras finas.
I cut the paper into thin strips.
DIY.
- 3Note
Escrevi o endereço num papel pequeno.
I wrote the address on a small paper.
Quick note.
Mistakes English speakers make with papel
Incorrect: Me dá um paper.
Correct: Me dá um papel. / uma folha de papel.
Use papel.
Incorrect: A papel rasgou.
Correct: O papel rasgou.
Papel is masculine.
Good to know
Papel is the material; documentos are formal papers. Plural papéis takes an accent. Papelão is cardboard—different word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Office supply run
ChatPal
Precisamos de mais papel A4?
Do we need more A4 paper?
You
Sim. O papel da reserva acabou.
Yes. The spare paper ran out.
ChatPal
Levo dois pacotes de papel sulfite.
I’ll take two packs of printer paper.
You
Perfeito. Eu pago no caixa.
Perfect. I’ll pay at the register.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Paper" in Portuguese
Paper?
O papel.
Sheet of paper?
Folha de papel.
Plural?
Papéis.
Gender?
Masculine: o papel.
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