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"Wall" in Portuguese: parede
a parede
Note: outside: o muro
Wall in Portuguese is a parede for walls of a room or building interior. An outside boundary wall is often o muro. Hang pictures na parede.
Decorating
Vou pendurar esse quadro na parede da sala.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce parede
Say it
pah-REH-jee
/pa.ˈɾe.dʒi/
pah-REH-jee. Soft d before e, like 'jee'.
"Wall" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a parede | wall (room/building) Default indoor wall. | Default indoor wall. |
| o muro | wall / fence wall (outside) Yard, street, boundary. | Yard, street, boundary. |
| na parede | on the wall Location for hanging things. | Location for hanging things. |
| parede branca | white wall Describing a room. | Describing a room. |
| bater com a cabeça na parede | to hit your head against the wall Frustration idiom. | Frustration idiom. |
How to use parede in real life
- 1Decorating
Vou pendurar esse quadro na parede da sala.
I'm going to hang this painting on the living-room wall.
Na parede for on the wall.
- 2Repairs
Tem uma rachadura pequena na parede do quarto.
There's a small crack in the bedroom wall.
A parede + room.
- 3Moving furniture
Empurra a estante para perto da parede, por favor.
Push the shelf closer to the wall, please.
Direction toward the wall.
Mistakes English speakers make with parede
Incorrect: O parede.
Correct: A parede.
Parede is feminine.
Incorrect: Vou pintar o muro do quarto.
Correct: Vou pintar a parede do quarto.
Indoor room walls are parede; muro is usually outside.
Good to know
Brazilians distinguish parede (building/room wall) from muro (often an exterior wall or yard wall). In apartments you mostly need parede. Street art talk may still say muro for outdoor surfaces.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a paint color
ChatPal
Qual cor você quer na parede do corredor?
What color do you want on the hallway wall?
You
Branco gelo. A parede está amarelada.
Ice white. The wall looks yellowish.
ChatPal
E a parede da cozinha? Também muda?
And the kitchen wall? Changing that too?
You
Sim. Quero a parede limpa antes dos convidados.
Yes. I want the wall clean before the guests.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wall" in Portuguese
Parede vs muro?
Parede for room/building walls; muro often for outdoor boundary walls.
How do I say on the wall?
Na parede.
Masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a parede.
How do I say white walls?
Paredes brancas.
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