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"Scarf" in Portuguese: cachecol
o cachecol
Scarf in Portuguese is o cachecol. Say estou de cachecol when you’re wearing one. Lenço can mean a lighter scarf or handkerchief—cachecol is the warm wrap.
Cold morning
Leva o cachecol; o vento está gelado.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cachecol
Say it
kah-sheh-KOHL
/ka.ʃe.ˈkow/
kah-sheh-KOHL
"Scarf" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cachecol | the scarf Default noun. | Default noun. |
| de cachecol | wearing a scarf Outfit. | Outfit. |
| cachecol de lã | wool scarf Material. | Material. |
| pôr o cachecol | put on the scarf Action. | Action. |
How to use cachecol in real life
- 1Cold morning
Leva o cachecol; o vento está gelado.
Take the scarf; the wind is freezing.
Advice.
- 2Airport gift
Comprei um cachecol de lã para minha mãe.
I bought a wool scarf for my mom.
Gift.
- 3Leaving home
Esqueci o cachecol em cima da cadeira.
I forgot the scarf on the chair.
Forgetful.
Mistakes English speakers make with cachecol
Incorrect: Eu uso um scarf vermelho.
Correct: Eu uso um cachecol vermelho.
Use cachecol, not English scarf.
Incorrect: A cachecol é quente.
Correct: O cachecol é quente.
Cachecol is masculine: o cachecol.
Good to know
Cachecol appears on cold São Paulo and mountain mornings more than on beach days. Fashion stores still sell thin cachecóis as style pieces. Lenço is lighter; cachecol suggests warmth.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a night out
ChatPal
Você vai de cachecol?
Are you wearing a scarf?
You
Vou. Meu cachecol cinza combina.
I am. My gray scarf matches.
ChatPal
Bom. Sem cachecol você congela lá fora.
Good. Without a scarf you’ll freeze outside.
You
Verdade. Vamos logo.
True. Let’s go already.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Scarf" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o cachecol.
Wearing a scarf?
Estou de cachecol.
Wool scarf?
Cachecol de lã.
Lenço vs cachecol?
Lenço is lighter; cachecol is the warm scarf.
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