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"White" in Portuguese: branco/a
branco/a
White in Portuguese is branco (branca with feminine nouns). Say parede branca and vinho branco. Plural is brancos/brancas.
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How to pronounce branco/a
Say it
BRAHN-koo
/ˈbɾɐn.ku/
BRAHN-koo
"White" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| branco / branca | white Gender agreement. | Gender agreement. |
| brancos / brancas | white (plural) Many items. | Many items. |
| vinho branco | white wine Drink. | Drink. |
| branco-gelo | off-white Shade. | Shade. |
How to use branco/a in real life
- 1Paint
A parede branca deixou a sala clara.
The white wall made the living room bright.
Feminine.
- 2Clothes
Leve uma camisa branca pra entrevista.
Bring a white shirt for the interview.
Outfit.
- 3Wine
Pedimos um vinho branco bem gelado.
We ordered a well-chilled white wine.
Order.
Mistakes English speakers make with branco/a
Incorrect: A blusa está white.
Correct: A blusa está branca.
Use branco/branca.
Incorrect: A casa é branco.
Correct: A casa é branca.
Agree gender: casa → branca.
Good to know
Branco is color and also white wine (vinho branco). Talking about people requires care—follow how people self-describe. Laundry talk loves branco que não mancha.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing paint
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Você quer o teto branco ou bege?
Do you want the ceiling white or beige?
You
Branco. A sala fica maior.
White. The room looks bigger.
ChatPal
Então compramos tinta branca fosca.
Then we’ll buy matte white paint.
You
Perfeito. Eu pego os rolos.
Perfect. I’ll get the rollers.
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FAQ
Common questions about "White" in Portuguese
White?
Branco / branca.
White wine?
Vinho branco.
Plural?
Brancos / brancas.
Off-white?
Branco-gelo / off-white shades.
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