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"Prince" in Portuguese: príncipe
o príncipe
Prince in Portuguese is o príncipe. Fairy tales say o príncipe encantado, and news uses príncipe for royal sons.
Kids' movie
O príncipe chega no final com o cavalo branco.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce príncipe
Say it
PREEN-see-pee
/ˈpɾin.si.pi/
PREEN-see-pee
"Prince" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o príncipe | the prince Default noun. | Default noun. |
| príncipe encantado | Prince Charming Fairy-tale phrase. | Fairy-tale phrase. |
| príncipe herdeiro | crown prince Royal succession. | Royal succession. |
| príncipe e princesa | prince and princess Pair. | Pair. |
How to use príncipe in real life
- 1Kids' movie
O príncipe chega no final com o cavalo branco.
The prince arrives at the end on the white horse.
Story trope.
- 2Costume party
Ele foi de príncipe, com coroa de papel.
He went as a prince, with a paper crown.
Costume.
- 3Headline chat
O príncipe visitou a exposição de arte.
The prince visited the art exhibition.
News.
Mistakes English speakers make with príncipe
Incorrect: O prince chegou.
Correct: O príncipe chegou.
Use príncipe with the accent.
Incorrect: A príncipe entrou.
Correct: O príncipe entrou.
Príncipe is masculine.
Good to know
Outside royal news, príncipe shows up in Carnival costumes and playful nicknames. Keep the accent—principe without í looks unfinished in careful writing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking Halloween costumes
ChatPal
Você vai de príncipe ou de pirata?
Are you going as a prince or a pirate?
You
De príncipe. Já tenho a capa.
As a prince. I already have the cape.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Eu acho um príncipe engraçado com tênis.
Great. I think a prince in sneakers is funny.
You
É o plano.
That's the plan.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prince" in Portuguese
Prince Charming?
Príncipe encantado.
Accent?
Yes—príncipe.
Princess?
Princesa.
Plural?
Os príncipes.
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