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"Sweater" in Portuguese: suéter
o suéter
Note: also: a blusa de frio; PT-PT: a camisola
Sweater in Portuguese is o suéter. Brazilians also say blusa de frio. In European Portuguese, a camisola often means sweater—not a nightgown.
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How to pronounce suéter
Say it
soo-EH-tehr
/su.ˈɛ.teʁ/
soo-EH-tehr
"Sweater" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o suéter | the sweater Default Brazilian noun. | Default Brazilian noun. |
| a blusa de frio | sweater / warm top Very common alternate. | Very common alternate. |
| suéter de lã | wool sweater Material. | Material. |
| a camisola (PT-PT sweater) | sweater (Portugal) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
How to use suéter in real life
- 1Air-conditioned office
Levei um suéter porque o ar-condicionado congela.
I brought a sweater because the AC freezes you.
Office.
- 2Packing
O suéter cinza fica por cima de tudo.
The gray sweater goes on top of everything.
Clothes.
- 3Gift
Ganhei um suéter macio no Natal.
I got a soft sweater for Christmas.
Present.
Mistakes English speakers make with suéter
Incorrect: A suéter está no sofá.
Correct: O suéter está no sofá.
Suéter is masculine in Brazil.
Incorrect: Vou vestir a camisola. (in Brazil, meaning sweater)
Correct: Vou vestir o suéter. / Vou vestir a blusa de frio.
In Brazil camisola usually means nightgown; PT-PT camisola can mean sweater.
Good to know
Blusa de frio may outnumber suéter in casual Brazilian speech. Air travel and malls make light sweaters year-round gear. In Portugal, camisola for sweater surprises Brazilians who hear pajamas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before a chilly evening
ChatPal
Você leva suéter?
Are you taking a sweater?
You
Levo. Meu suéter fino cabe na bolsa.
Yes. My thin sweater fits in the bag.
ChatPal
Eu esqueço o suéter sempre na cadeira.
I always leave the sweater on the chair.
You
Então eu te lembro agora.
Then I’ll remind you now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sweater" in Portuguese
Brazil words?
O suéter or a blusa de frio.
Portugal?
Often a camisola for sweater.
Gender of suéter?
Masculine: o suéter.
Nightgown in Brazil?
Usually camisola—different meaning.
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