Portuguese · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Sofa" in Portuguese: sofá
o sofá
Sofa in Portuguese is o sofá, masculine with a written accent. Plural is os sofás. Sit on it with no sofá.
After work
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How to pronounce sofá
Say it
so-FAH
/so.ˈfa/
so-FAH — stress FAH.
"Sofa" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o sofá | the sofa / couch Default noun. | Default noun. |
| no sofá | on the sofa Location. | Location. |
| sofá-cama | sofa bed Guest room furniture. | Guest room furniture. |
| capa de sofá | sofa cover Home care. | Home care. |
How to use sofá in real life
- 1After work
Joguei a bolsa e caí no sofá.
I dropped my bag and collapsed on the sofa.
No sofá is the location phrase.
- 2Furniture shopping
Esse sofá cabe na sala pequena?
Does this sofa fit in the small living room?
Size talk.
- 3Movie night
Reservem o sofá perto da TV para a gente.
Save the sofa near the TV for us.
Assigning seats.
Mistakes English speakers make with sofá
Incorrect: A sofá é confortável.
Correct: O sofá é confortável.
Sofá is masculine: o sofá.
Incorrect: Sentei no sofa. (missing accent in careful writing)
Correct: Sentei no sofá.
Write sofá with the accent in standard spelling.
Good to know
The sofá is the heart of many Brazilian living rooms for novela nights and Sunday football. Sofá-cama saves space in apartments.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Rearranging the living room
ChatPal
Vamos puxar o sofá para perto da janela?
Shall we pull the sofa closer to the window?
You
Vamos. Esse sofá fica melhor com luz natural.
Let's. This sofa looks better with natural light.
ChatPal
Cuidado com o canto do sofá na parede.
Careful with the sofa corner on the wall.
You
Pronto. Agora o sofá respira na sala.
Done. Now the sofa has room in the living room.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sofa" in Portuguese
Is sofá masculine?
Yes: o sofá, os sofás.
How do I say on the sofa?
No sofá.
How do I say sofa bed?
Sofá-cama.
Does the accent matter?
Yes in writing: sofá.
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