Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Whale" in Portuguese: baleia
a baleia
Whale in Portuguese is a baleia. Whale-watching ads and biology class use it constantly.
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How to pronounce baleia
Say it
bah-LAY-ah
/ba.ˈlej.a/
bah-LAY-ah
"Whale" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a baleia | the whale Default noun. | Default noun. |
| baleias | whales Plural. | Plural. |
| observação de baleias | whale watching Tour activity. | Tour activity. |
| baleia-jubarte | humpback whale Species. | Species. |
How to use baleia in real life
- 1Tour
Avistamos uma baleia longe da costa.
We spotted a whale far from the coast.
Sighting.
- 2Museum
A exposição mostra o esqueleto de uma baleia.
The exhibit shows a whale skeleton.
Science.
- 3Kids
Meu sobrinho desenhou uma baleia azul enorme.
My nephew drew a huge blue whale.
Drawing.
Mistakes English speakers make with baleia
Incorrect: O baleia é enorme.
Correct: A baleia é enorme.
Baleia is feminine.
Incorrect: Vimos uma whale ontem.
Correct: Vimos uma baleia ontem.
Use baleia.
Good to know
Parts of the Brazilian coast promote observação de baleias in season. Baleia also appears in playful compliments about size—careful with tone—and in cartoon names.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a whale-watching boat
ChatPal
Aquela sombra é uma baleia?
Is that shadow a whale?
You
É! A baleia subiu de novo.
It is! The whale came up again.
ChatPal
Incrível. Nunca vi baleia de perto.
Amazing. I’ve never seen a whale up close.
You
Eu também não. Que sorte.
Me neither. What luck.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Whale" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a baleia.
Plural?
As baleias.
Whale watching?
Observação de baleias.
Humpback?
Baleia-jubarte.
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