Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Penguin" in Portuguese: pinguim
o pinguim
Penguin in Portuguese is o pinguim. Plural is pinguins. Same word for zoo exhibits and nature documentaries.
Aquarium visit
O pinguim deslizou para dentro da água.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pinguim
Say it
peen-GHEENG
/pinɡ.ˈuim/
peen-GHEENG
"Penguin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pinguim | the penguin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| pinguins | penguins Plural. | Plural. |
| ver o pinguim | see the penguin Zoo. | Zoo. |
| pinguim-rei | king penguin Species talk. | Species talk. |
How to use pinguim in real life
- 1Aquarium visit
O pinguim deslizou para dentro da água.
The penguin slid into the water.
Sighting.
- 2Kids’ cartoon
Meu sobrinho imita o pinguim andando.
My nephew imitates the penguin walking.
Play.
- 3Documentary night
Os pinguins protegem o ovo do vento.
The penguins protect the egg from the wind.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with pinguim
Incorrect: Vi um penguin fofo.
Correct: Vi um pinguim fofo.
Use pinguim, not English penguin.
Incorrect: A pinguim nada rápido.
Correct: O pinguim nada rápido.
Pinguim is masculine: o pinguim.
Good to know
Pinguim is a crowd favorite in Brazilian aquariums. Kids love the waddle walk. Spelling keeps the u: pinguim, plural pinguins.
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Aquarium afternoon
ChatPal
Onde fica o pinguim?
Where is the penguin?
You
O pinguim está no tanque frio.
The penguin is in the cold tank.
ChatPal
Que fofo. O pinguim olhou para a gente.
So cute. The penguin looked at us.
You
Vamos tirar uma foto rápida.
Let’s take a quick photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Penguin" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o pinguim.
Plural?
Pinguins.
How to say it?
Pinguim.
King penguin?
Pinguim-rei.
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