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"Queen" in Portuguese: rainha
a rainha
Queen in Portuguese is a rainha. Fairy tales pair o rei e a rainha, and cards use rainha de copas for the queen of hearts.
Bedtime story
A rainha escondeu a chave no jardim.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rainha
Say it
hah-EE-nyah
/ˈʁaj.ɲa/
hah-EE-nyah
"Queen" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a rainha | the queen Default noun. | Default noun. |
| rei e rainha | king and queen Royal pair. | Royal pair. |
| rainha de copas | queen of hearts Card games. | Card games. |
| rainha do carnaval | Carnival queen Festival title. | Festival title. |
How to use rainha in real life
- 1Bedtime story
A rainha escondeu a chave no jardim.
The queen hid the key in the garden.
Storytelling.
- 2Cards
Saí com a rainha de ouros na última mão.
I went out with the queen of diamonds on the last hand.
Game talk.
- 3Parade gossip
A rainha da escola de samba acenou para a arquibancada.
The samba school's queen waved to the stands.
Carnival culture.
Mistakes English speakers make with rainha
Incorrect: A queen entrou.
Correct: A rainha entrou.
Use rainha, not English queen.
Incorrect: O rainha mandou.
Correct: A rainha mandou.
Rainha is feminine.
Good to know
Outside history class, rainha thrives in Carnival titles, drag praise, and card decks. Calling someone rainha can also be affectionate hype among friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a royal series
ChatPal
Essa rainha manipula todo mundo.
This queen manipulates everyone.
You
Manipula. A rainha não perde uma cena.
She does. The queen doesn't miss a scene.
ChatPal
Prefiro a rainha jovem da segunda temporada.
I prefer the young queen from season two.
You
Também.
Same.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Queen" in Portuguese
King and queen?
Rei e rainha.
Card queen?
Rainha de copas, espadas, etc.
Plural?
As rainhas.
Carnival queen?
Rainha do carnaval / rainha de bateria.
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