Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Stone" in Portuguese: pedra
a pedra
Stone in Portuguese is a pedra. Pedras na praia and pedra no sapato are everyday. Pedra no caminho means an obstacle.
Hiking
Cuidado com a pedra solta na trilha.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pedra
Say it
PEH-drah
/ˈpe.dɾa/
PEH-drah
"Stone" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a pedra | the stone Default noun. | Default noun. |
| pedras | stones Plural. | Plural. |
| pedra no caminho | obstacle / stumbling block Figurative. | Figurative. |
| pedra preciosa | gemstone Jewelry. | Jewelry. |
How to use pedra in real life
- 1Hiking
Cuidado com a pedra solta na trilha.
Watch out for the loose stone on the trail.
Safety.
- 2Beach
As crianças juntaram pedras coloridas.
The kids collected colorful stones.
Play.
- 3Problem metaphor
Isso foi só mais uma pedra no caminho.
That was just another stone in the path.
Figurative.
Mistakes English speakers make with pedra
Incorrect: Tem um stone no sapato.
Correct: Tem uma pedra no sapato.
Use pedra, not English stone.
Incorrect: O pedra é pesada.
Correct: A pedra é pesada.
Pedra is feminine: a pedra.
Good to know
Pedra shows up in idioms: pedra no sapato, coração de pedra. Construction talk uses pedra brita for gravel. Beach towns sell pedras as souvenirs next to shells.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a rocky trail
ChatPal
Viu a pedra grande na curva?
Did you see the big stone on the bend?
You
Vi. Quase tropecei nessa pedra.
I did. I almost tripped on that stone.
ChatPal
Vamos mais devagar. Tem pedra solta.
Let’s go slower. There’s loose stone.
You
Boa ideia. Segura minha mão.
Good idea. Hold my hand.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stone" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a pedra.
Plural?
Pedras.
Obstacle idiom?
Pedra no caminho.
Gemstone?
Pedra preciosa.
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