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"Refrigerator" in Portuguese: geladeira
a geladeira
Note: PT-PT: o frigorífico
Refrigerator in Portuguese is a geladeira in Brazil. Portugal says o frigorífico. Put food in with na geladeira.
After shopping
Guarda o leite na geladeira agora.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce geladeira
Say it
zheh-lah-DAY-rah
/ʒe.la.ˈdej.ɾa/
zheh-lah-DAY-rah — soft g, stress DAY.
"Refrigerator" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a geladeira | refrigerator (Brazil) Brazilian default. | Brazilian default. |
| o frigorífico | refrigerator (Portugal) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
| na geladeira | in the fridge Location. | Location. |
| porta da geladeira | fridge door Where condiments live. | Where condiments live. |
How to use geladeira in real life
- 1After shopping
Guarda o leite na geladeira agora.
Put the milk in the refrigerator now.
Na geladeira location.
- 2Looking for leftovers
Tem pizza na geladeira de ontem?
Is there pizza in the refrigerator from yesterday?
Leftover hunt.
- 3Appliance talk
A geladeira está fazendo um barulho estranho.
The refrigerator is making a strange noise.
Repair conversation.
Mistakes English speakers make with geladeira
Incorrect: O geladeira está vazia.
Correct: A geladeira está vazia.
Geladeira is feminine: a geladeira.
Incorrect: Põe no frigorífico. (in Brazil)
Correct: Põe na geladeira.
In Brazil say geladeira; frigorífico is Portugal's everyday word.
Good to know
Geladeira is solidly Brazilian. If you learned frigorífico from European materials, switch for Brazil—locals will still understand, but geladeira sounds native.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Unpacking groceries together
ChatPal
A geladeira está cheia demais hoje.
The refrigerator is too full today.
You
É verdade. Vou organizar a geladeira por prateleira.
True. I'll organize the refrigerator by shelf.
ChatPal
Põe os ovos na porta da geladeira.
Put the eggs on the refrigerator door.
You
Pronto. Agora a geladeira fecha direito.
Done. Now the refrigerator closes properly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Refrigerator" in Portuguese
What do people say in Portugal?
O frigorífico.
How do I say in the fridge?
Na geladeira.
Is geladeira feminine?
Yes: a geladeira.
How do I say freezer?
O freezer or o congelador.
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