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"Socks" in Portuguese: meias
as meias
Socks in Portuguese is as meias. One sock is uma meia. Say meias limpas when packing and sem meias for barefoot-in-shoes casual talk.
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How to pronounce meias
Say it
MAY-ahs
/ˈmej.as/
MAY-ahs
"Socks" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| as meias | the socks Default plural. | Default plural. |
| uma meia | a sock Singular. | Singular. |
| meias soquete | ankle socks Style. | Style. |
| par de meias | pair of socks Shopping. | Shopping. |
How to use meias in real life
- 1Laundry
Não acho o par de meias pretas.
I can’t find the black pair of socks.
Lost pair.
- 2Cold morning
Põe meias grossas se for pedalar.
Put on thick socks if you’re going to bike.
Advice.
- 3Packing list
Levei sete meias para a viagem de cinco dias.
I packed seven socks for a five-day trip.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with meias
Incorrect: Comprei socks novas.
Correct: Comprei meias novas.
Use meias, not English socks.
Incorrect: Os meias estão molhados.
Correct: As meias estão molhadas.
Meias is feminine plural.
Good to know
Meia also means stocking or, in soccer, midfielder—but clothing context keeps it as sock. Brazilians joke about disappearing dryer socks like everyone else. Meia-calça is pantyhose, a different item.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready to leave
ChatPal
Suas meias combinam com o tênis?
Do your socks match the sneakers?
You
Mais ou menos. São as únicas meias limpas.
Sort of. They’re the only clean socks.
ChatPal
Eu tenho meias extras na gaveta.
I have extra socks in the drawer.
You
Salvou. Me empresta um par?
You saved me. Can I borrow a pair?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Socks" in Portuguese
Singular?
Uma meia.
Gender?
Feminine: a meia / as meias.
Pair of socks?
Par de meias.
Pantyhose?
Meia-calça, not plain meias.
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