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"Ring" in Portuguese: anel
o anel
Ring in Portuguese is o anel. An engagement or wedding band is often a aliança. Anel de prata and anel dourado describe style.
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How to pronounce anel
Say it
ah-NEHL
/a.ˈnew/
ah-NEHL
"Ring" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o anel | the ring Jewelry default. | Jewelry default. |
| aliança | wedding/engagement band Marriage jewelry. | Marriage jewelry. |
| anel de compromisso | promise ring Dating milestone. | Dating milestone. |
| anel de prata | silver ring Material. | Material. |
How to use anel in real life
- 1Jewelry store
Esse anel de prata fica bom no dedo.
This silver ring looks good on the finger.
Trying on.
- 2Lost item
Perdi o anel na academia ontem.
I lost the ring at the gym yesterday.
Problem.
- 3Gift talk
Ela ganhou um anel delicado de aniversário.
She got a delicate birthday ring.
Present.
Mistakes English speakers make with anel
Incorrect: Comprei um ring lindo.
Correct: Comprei um anel lindo.
Use anel, not English ring.
Incorrect: A anel é caro.
Correct: O anel é caro.
Anel is masculine: o anel.
Good to know
Anel is any finger ring; aliança is the classic wedding band Brazilians show first. Anel de formatura celebrates graduation. Phone rings are tocar / tocar o telefone, never anel.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking at jewelry
ChatPal
Você viu esse anel na vitrine?
Did you see this ring in the window?
You
Vi. O anel pequeno é mais meu estilo.
I did. The small ring is more my style.
ChatPal
Quer experimentar o anel agora?
Want to try the ring on now?
You
Quero. Só pra ver o tamanho.
I do. Just to check the size.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ring" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o anel.
Wedding band?
Aliança.
Silver ring?
Anel de prata.
Phone ringing?
O telefone está tocando—not anel.
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