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"Skirt" in Portuguese: saia

a saia

Say it: SIGH-ahfeminine · a saianoun/ˈsaj.a/

Skirt in Portuguese is a saia. Say saia longa or saia jeans for styles. Vestido is a dress, not a skirt.

Closet choice

Vou de saia porque está quente.
I’m wearing a skirt because it’s hot.
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How to pronounce saia

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/ˈsaj.a/

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"Skirt" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a saiathe skirt

Default noun.

saia longalong skirt

Length.

saia jeansdenim skirt

Material.

saia e blusaskirt and blouse

Outfit.

How to use saia in real life

  1. 1Closet choice

    Vou de saia porque está quente.

    I’m wearing a skirt because it’s hot.

    Outfit.

  2. 2Fitting room

    Essa saia ficou justa demais na cintura.

    This skirt got too tight at the waist.

    Size.

  3. 3Laundry

    Lavei a saia preta com água fria.

    I washed the black skirt in cold water.

    Care.

Mistakes English speakers make with saia

Incorrect: O saia é nova.

Correct: A saia é nova.

Saia is feminine.

Incorrect: Comprei um skirt.

Correct: Comprei uma saia.

Use saia, not English skirt.

Good to know

Saia covers casual and formal styles. Saia lápis and saia envelope show up in store tags. Don’t confuse with saia justinha slang elsewhere—clothing context keeps it straightforward.

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Shopping for an event

  1. ChatPal

    Você prefere saia ou vestido?

    Do you prefer a skirt or a dress?

  2. You

    Prefiro saia com uma blusa simples.

    I prefer a skirt with a simple blouse.

  3. ChatPal

    Essa saia azul combina com seu sapato.

    This blue skirt matches your shoes.

  4. You

    Vou experimentar. Me espera?

    I’ll try it on. Wait for me?

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FAQ

Common questions about "Skirt" in Portuguese

Gender?

Feminine: a saia.

Dress vs skirt?

Vestido = dress; saia = skirt.

Long skirt?

Saia longa.

Plural?

As saias.

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