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"University" in Portuguese: universidade
a universidade
Note: informal: a faculdade
University in Portuguese is a universidade. Informal Brazilian speech often says a faculdade. Say Estudo na universidade.
Intro
Ela estuda na universidade federal da cidade.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce universidade
Say it
oo-nee-vehr-see-DAH-jee
/u.ni.veʁ.si.ˈda.dʒi/
oo-nee-vehr-see-DAH-jee
"University" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a universidade | the university Default noun. | Default noun. |
| na universidade | at university Location. | Location. |
| a faculdade | college / uni (informal) Everyday BR synonym. | Everyday BR synonym. |
| universidade pública | public university System talk. | System talk. |
How to use universidade in real life
- 1Intro
Ela estuda na universidade federal da cidade.
She studies at the city’s federal university.
Public uni.
- 2Commute
O ônibus da universidade sai lotado.
The university bus leaves packed.
Campus life.
- 3Plans
Quero trocar de universidade no próximo ano.
I want to switch universities next year.
Transfer.
Mistakes English speakers make with universidade
Incorrect: Estudo na university.
Correct: Estudo na universidade.
Use universidade, not English university.
Incorrect: O universidade é longe.
Correct: A universidade é longe.
Universidade is feminine.
Good to know
Faculdade is the casual label for uni studies in Brazil, even when the institution is a universidade. Vestibular exams and public federal unis dominate student talk.
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Campus directions
ChatPal
A universidade fica depois da ponte?
Is the university after the bridge?
You
Sim. A universidade tem três portarias.
Yes. The university has three gates.
ChatPal
Entro pela portaria norte da universidade?
Do I enter by the university’s north gate?
You
Isso. Eu te encontro lá.
Yes. I’ll meet you there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "University" in Portuguese
University?
A universidade.
Informal?
A faculdade.
At university?
Na universidade.
Gender?
Feminine: a universidade.
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