Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sky" in Portuguese: céu
o céu
Sky in Portuguese is o céu. Say céu azul for blue sky and céu limpo for clear sky. Céu also appears in soft curses and surprise.
Beach day
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How to pronounce céu
Say it
seh-OO
/ˈsɛ.u/
seh-OO. Two vowels glide together.
"Sky" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o céu | the sky / heaven Weather and figurative. | Weather and figurative. |
| céu azul | blue sky Nice-weather talk. | Nice-weather talk. |
| céu limpo | clear sky Forecasts. | Forecasts. |
| céu nublado | cloudy sky Overcast days. | Overcast days. |
How to use céu in real life
- 1Beach day
Olha o céu azul sem nenhuma nuvem.
Look at the blue sky with no clouds.
Céu azul is classic praise.
- 2Evening walk
O céu ficou rosa no fim da tarde.
The sky turned pink at the end of the afternoon.
O céu as subject.
- 3Flight
Do avião o céu parece infinito.
From the plane the sky looks endless.
Travel description.
Mistakes English speakers make with céu
Incorrect: A céu está limpo.
Correct: O céu está limpo.
Céu is masculine.
Incorrect: Que sky lindo!
Correct: Que céu lindo!
Use céu.
Good to know
Céu means sky and heaven, so meu Deus do céu shows up as mild surprise. Weather chats lean on céu limpo before beach plans.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a photo spot outdoors
ChatPal
O céu está perfeito para foto agora.
The sky is perfect for a photo now.
You
Verdade. Esse céu azul ajuda muito.
True. This blue sky helps a lot.
ChatPal
Vamos antes que o céu mude.
Let's go before the sky changes.
You
Beleza. Quero o céu atrás de nós.
Great. I want the sky behind us.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sky" in Portuguese
Sky?
O céu.
Clear sky?
Céu limpo.
Cloudy sky?
Céu nublado.
Gender?
Masculine: o céu.
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