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"Princess" in Portuguese: princesa

a princesa

Say it: preen-SEH-zahfeminine · a princesanoun/pɾin.ˈse.za/

Princess in Portuguese is a princesa. Fairy tales say a princesa, and friends may tease Você é uma princesa as playful praise.

Bedtime reading

A princesa resolve o mistério sozinha no livro.
The princess solves the mystery alone in the book.
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How to pronounce princesa

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preen-SEH-zah

/pɾin.ˈse.za/

preen-SEH-zah

"Princess" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a princesathe princess

Default noun.

princesa e príncipeprincess and prince

Pair.

fantasia de princesaprincess costume

Parties.

princesinhalittle princess

Affectionate diminutive.

How to use princesa in real life

  1. 1Bedtime reading

    A princesa resolve o mistério sozinha no livro.

    The princess solves the mystery alone in the book.

    Modern tale.

  2. 2Kids' party

    A fantasia de princesa veio com uma coroa brilhante.

    The princess costume came with a shiny crown.

    Costume.

  3. 3Playful compliment

    Hoje você chegou feita uma princesa.

    Today you arrived looking like a princess.

    Friendly tease.

Mistakes English speakers make with princesa

Incorrect: A princess entrou.

Correct: A princesa entrou.

Use princesa, not English princess.

Incorrect: O princesa falou.

Correct: A princesa falou.

Princesa is feminine.

Good to know

Princesa thrives in children's parties and Carnival costumes. As a compliment it can be sweet or teasing—tone decides. Keep it separate from príncipe.

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Choosing a costume with a niece

  1. ChatPal

    Você quer ir de princesa ou de super-heroína?

    Do you want to go as a princess or a superhero?

  2. You

    De princesa, com a saia azul.

    As a princess, with the blue skirt.

  3. ChatPal

    Essa princesa vai brilhar na festa.

    That princess will shine at the party.

  4. You

    Vai mesmo.

    She will.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Princess" in Portuguese

Prince vs princess?

Príncipe / princesa.

Little princess?

Princesinha.

Gender?

Feminine—a princesa.

Plural?

As princesas.

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