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"Plant" in Portuguese: planta

a planta

Say it: a PLAHN-tahfeminine · a plantanoun/ˈa ˈplɐn.ta/

Plant in Portuguese is a planta. Say Minha planta precisa de sol or Comprei uma planta nova. For planting as a verb, use plantar — different word.

Apartment care

Essa planta não aguenta sol forte da janela.
This plant can’t handle strong sun from the window.
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How to pronounce planta

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a PLAHN-tah

/ˈa ˈplɐn.ta/

a PLAHN-tah

"Plant" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a plantaplant

Main noun.

planta de apartamentohouseplant

Indoor.

regar a plantato water the plant

Care.

vaso com plantapotted plant

Gift/decor.

How to use planta in real life

  1. 1Apartment care

    Essa planta não aguenta sol forte da janela.

    This plant can’t handle strong sun from the window.

    Placement tip.

  2. 2Gift

    Levei uma planta pequenininha para a aniversariante.

    I brought a tiny plant for the birthday person.

    Common gift.

  3. 3Weekend chore

    Vou regar a planta antes de sair.

    I’ll water the plant before leaving.

    Daily care.

Mistakes English speakers make with planta

Incorrect: Comprei um plant.

Correct: Comprei uma planta.

Use planta, feminine.

Incorrect: A planta está plantando bem.

Correct: A planta está crescendo bem.

Planta is the noun; crescer for growth.

Good to know

Apartment plantas — especially jiboia and costela-de-adão — are a big Brazilian home trend. Markets and floriculturas sell them; ask about luz and água before buying.

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Choosing a plant at a flower shop

  1. ChatPal

    Qual planta aguenta pouco sol?

    Which plant can handle little sun?

  2. You

    Quero uma planta fácil de cuidar.

    I want a plant that’s easy to care for.

  3. ChatPal

    Leva esta planta rega uma vez por semana.

    Take this plant — water only once a week.

  4. You

    Perfeita. Tem vaso incluso?

    Perfect. Is a pot included?

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FAQ

Common questions about "Plant" in Portuguese

How do I say plant?

A planta.

Water the plant?

Regar a planta.

Houseplant?

Planta de apartamento / planta de interior.

Plant vs plantar?

Planta is the noun; plantar is the verb to plant.

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