Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Waterfall" in Portuguese: cachoeira
a cachoeira
Note: PT-PT: a cascata
Waterfall in Portuguese is a cachoeira in Brazil. European Portuguese often says a cascata. Say Vamos na cachoeira or A cachoeira tem trilha.
Weekend plan
No sábado a gente desce até a cachoeira cedo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cachoeira
Say it
kah-shoh-EY-rah
/ka.ʃoe.ˈi.ɾa/
a kah-shoh-EY-rah
"Waterfall" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a cachoeira | waterfall (BR) Brazilian word. | Brazilian word. |
| a cascata | waterfall (PT-PT) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
| banho de cachoeira | waterfall swim/bath Outing. | Outing. |
| trilha até a cachoeira | hike to the waterfall Access. | Access. |
How to use cachoeira in real life
- 1Weekend plan
No sábado a gente desce até a cachoeira cedo.
On Saturday we’ll head down to the waterfall early.
Day trip.
- 2Safety
A cachoeira está forte depois da chuva.
The waterfall is strong after the rain.
Current warning.
- 3Photo stop
Para aí — quero uma foto na cachoeira.
Stop there — I want a photo at the waterfall.
Tourist moment.
Mistakes English speakers make with cachoeira
Incorrect: Vamos na waterfall.
Correct: Vamos na cachoeira.
Use cachoeira in Brazil.
Incorrect: O cachoeira é alta.
Correct: A cachoeira é alta.
Feminine: a cachoeira.
Good to know
Cachoeira is the Brazilian default — from small streams to famous falls. Cascata shows up more in European Portuguese and some southern BR place names. Bring water shoes; rocks get slippery.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a hike
ChatPal
A cachoeira fica a uma hora de trilha?
Is the waterfall an hour’s hike away?
You
Mais ou menos. A cachoeira menor é mais perto.
More or less. The smaller waterfall is closer.
ChatPal
Leva capa — perto da cachoeira espirra muito.
Bring a cover — it sprays a lot near the waterfall.
You
Boa. Eu levo.
Good call. I’ll bring one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Waterfall" in Portuguese
Waterfall in Brazil?
A cachoeira.
PT-PT word?
Often a cascata.
Swim at the waterfall?
Tomar banho de cachoeira.
How far is the waterfall?
A cachoeira fica a quanto tempo?
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