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"Thermometer" in Portuguese: termômetro
o termômetro
Note: PT-PT: o termómetro
A thermometer in Brazilian Portuguese is o termômetro. Say medir a febre com o termômetro. European Portuguese spelling is often o termómetro.
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How to pronounce termômetro
Say it
tehr-MOH-meh-troo
/teʁ.ˈmo.me.tɾu/
tehr-MOH-meh-troo
"Thermometer" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o termômetro | the thermometer Brazilian spelling. | Brazilian spelling. |
| medir com o termômetro | to measure with the thermometer Action. | Action. |
| termômetro digital | digital thermometer Type. | Type. |
| termómetro | thermometer (PT-PT) European Portuguese note. | European Portuguese note. |
How to use termômetro in real life
- 1Sick day
Cadê o termômetro? Quero checar a febre.
Where's the thermometer? I want to check the fever.
Search.
- 2Pharmacy
Esse termômetro é de ouvido?
Is this thermometer an ear one?
Type.
- 3Parenting
O termômetro marcou 38,2.
The thermometer showed 38.2.
Reading.
Mistakes English speakers make with termômetro
Incorrect: O termómetro (forced BR spelling).
Correct: O termômetro.
Brazil writes termômetro; termómetro is the PT-PT note.
Incorrect: Uma termômetro.
Correct: Um termômetro.
Masculine.
Good to know
Brazilian homes keep a termômetro for kids' fevers. Digital stick versions are common; say graus when you report the number.
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Checking a fever at home
ChatPal
Passa o termômetro, por favor.
Pass the thermometer, please.
You
Aqui. O termômetro está limpo?
Here. Is the thermometer clean?
ChatPal
Sim. Vamos esperar o bip.
Yes. Let's wait for the beep.
You
Ok.
Okay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thermometer" in Portuguese
Thermometer in Brazil?
O termômetro.
PT-PT spelling?
O termómetro.
Check a fever?
Medir a febre com o termômetro.
Gender?
Masculine: um termômetro.
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