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"Pen" in Portuguese: caneta
a caneta
Pen in Portuguese is a caneta. Say Preciso de uma caneta and caneta azul. A pencil is o lápis—different word.
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How to pronounce caneta
Say it
kah-NEH-tah
/ka.ˈne.ta/
kah-NEH-tah
"Pen" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a caneta | the pen Default noun. | Default noun. |
| caneta azul | blue pen Color. | Color. |
| caneta esferográfica | ballpoint pen Type. | Type. |
| emprestar uma caneta | to borrow a pen Ask. | Ask. |
How to use caneta in real life
- 1Bank
Assina aqui com esta caneta preta, por favor.
Sign here with this black pen, please.
Forms.
- 2Class
Minha caneta acabou a tinta no meio da prova.
My pen ran out of ink mid-test.
School.
- 3Desk
Guardei a caneta no estojo amarelo.
I put the pen in the yellow pencil case.
Organize.
Mistakes English speakers make with caneta
Incorrect: Me empresta um pen.
Correct: Me empresta uma caneta.
Use caneta, not English pen.
Incorrect: O caneta sumiu.
Correct: A caneta sumiu.
Caneta is feminine.
Good to know
Caneta is any writing pen; lápis is pencil. Shops sell caneta esferográfica for ballpoints. Borrowing one is Me empresta uma caneta?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a hotel desk
ChatPal
Você tem uma caneta pra eu preencher o formulário?
Do you have a pen so I can fill out the form?
You
Tenho. Pegue esta caneta azul.
I do. Take this blue pen.
ChatPal
A caneta escreve bem. Obrigada.
The pen writes well. Thanks.
You
De nada. Devolve depois.
You’re welcome. Return it later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pen" in Portuguese
Pen?
A caneta.
Pencil?
O lápis—different.
Borrow a pen?
Me empresta uma caneta?
Gender?
Feminine: a caneta.
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