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"Princess" in Portuguese: princesa
a princesa
Princess in Portuguese is a princesa. Fairy tales say a princesa, and friends may tease Você é uma princesa as playful praise.
Bedtime reading
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How to pronounce princesa
Say it
preen-SEH-zah
/pɾin.ˈse.za/
preen-SEH-zah
"Princess" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a princesa | the princess Default noun. | Default noun. |
| princesa e príncipe | princess and prince Pair. | Pair. |
| fantasia de princesa | princess costume Parties. | Parties. |
| princesinha | little princess Affectionate diminutive. | Affectionate diminutive. |
How to use princesa in real life
- 1Bedtime reading
A princesa resolve o mistério sozinha no livro.
The princess solves the mystery alone in the book.
Modern tale.
- 2Kids' party
A fantasia de princesa veio com uma coroa brilhante.
The princess costume came with a shiny crown.
Costume.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a costume with a niece
ChatPal
Você quer ir de princesa ou de super-heroína?
Do you want to go as a princess or a superhero?
You
De princesa, com a saia azul.
As a princess, with the blue skirt.
ChatPal
Essa princesa vai brilhar na festa.
That princess will shine at the party.
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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