Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"Thin" in Portuguese: magro/a
magro/a
Thin in Portuguese is magro (magra with feminine nouns). Ficar magro means to get thin. For thin paper or fabric, use fino/fina instead.
After illness
Ele ficou magro depois da gripe.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce magro/a
Say it
MAH-groo
/ˈma.ɡɾu/
MAH-groo
"Thin" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| magro / magra | thin / slim People and animals. | People and animals. |
| mais magro | thinner Comparison. | Comparison. |
| ficar magro | to get thin Change. | Change. |
| fino / fina | thin (objects) Paper, fabric, slices. | Paper, fabric, slices. |
How to use magro/a in real life
- 1After illness
Ele ficou magro depois da gripe.
He got thin after the flu.
Change.
- 2Clothes
Essa calça só serve se você for magra.
These pants only fit if you’re thin.
Feminine agreement.
- 3Pet
O gato está magro demais; precisa comer.
The cat is too thin; it needs to eat.
Animal care.
Mistakes English speakers make with magro/a
Incorrect: Ela é magro.
Correct: Ela é magra.
Agree gender: ele é magro, ela é magra.
Incorrect: O papel é magro.
Correct: O papel é fino.
Magro is for bodies; thin objects use fino.
Good to know
Body talk with magro can feel sensitive—many Brazilians prefer sayings about saúde or disposição. Magrinho softens it. For slices of cake or phone cases, switch to fino.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a belt
ChatPal
Você acha que esse cinto fica bom em quem é magro?
Do you think this belt works on someone thin?
You
Fica. Tem furo extra pra quem é magro.
It does. There’s an extra hole for someone thin.
ChatPal
Minha irmã é magra e precisa disso.
My sister is thin and needs that.
You
Então leva esse modelo.
Then take this style.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thin" in Portuguese
Feminine form?
Magra.
Get thin?
Ficar magro / magra.
Thin paper?
Papel fino—not magro.
Softer word?
Magrinho / magrinha.
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