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"Vaccine" in Portuguese: vacina
a vacina
Vaccine in Portuguese is a vacina. Say Preciso da vacina or Já tomei a vacina. The verb vacinar means to vaccinate — related but different.
Clinic check-in
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How to pronounce vacina
Say it
vah-SEE-nah
/va.ˈsi.na/
a vah-SEE-nah
"Vaccine" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a vacina | vaccine Main noun. | Main noun. |
| tomar a vacina | to get the vaccine Common frame. | Common frame. |
| carteira de vacinação | vaccination card Records. | Records. |
| dose da vacina | vaccine dose Schedule. | Schedule. |
How to use vacina in real life
- 1Clinic check-in
Vim tomar a vacina da gripe hoje.
I came to get the flu vaccine today.
Tomar a vacina.
- 2Travel prep
A vacina da febre amarela é exigida em alguns destinos.
The yellow fever vaccine is required for some destinations.
Travel health.
- 3Kids
A escola pediu o comprovante da vacina.
The school asked for the vaccine proof.
Admin ask.
Mistakes English speakers make with vacina
Incorrect: Preciso do vacina.
Correct: Preciso da vacina.
Feminine: a vacina.
Incorrect: Tomei o vaccine.
Correct: Tomei a vacina.
Use vacina.
Good to know
Brazil’s public posts and clinics (postos de saúde) handle many vacinas for free. Bring your carteira de vacinação when possible. Tomar a vacina is the everyday verb frame.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a vaccination post
ChatPal
Você já tomou a vacina deste ano?
Have you already had this year’s vaccine?
You
Ainda não. Quero a vacina agora.
Not yet. I want the vaccine now.
ChatPal
Leva o cartão — anotam a vacina nele.
Bring the card — they record the vaccine on it.
You
Trouxe. Obrigado.
I brought it. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vaccine" in Portuguese
How do I say vaccine?
A vacina.
Get the vaccine?
Tomar a vacina.
Vaccination card?
Carteira de vacinação.
Do I need it for travel?
Depende do destino — pergunta sobre a vacina exigida.
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