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"White" in Portuguese: branco/a

branco/a

Say it: BRAHN-kooadjective/ˈbɾɐn.ku/

White in Portuguese is branco (branca with feminine nouns). Say parede branca and vinho branco. Plural is brancos/brancas.

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A parede branca deixou a sala clara.
The white wall made the living room bright.
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How to pronounce branco/a

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BRAHN-koo

/ˈbɾɐn.ku/

BRAHN-koo

"White" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
branco / brancawhite

Gender agreement.

brancos / brancaswhite (plural)

Many items.

vinho brancowhite wine

Drink.

branco-gelooff-white

Shade.

How to use branco/a in real life

  1. 1Paint

    A parede branca deixou a sala clara.

    The white wall made the living room bright.

    Feminine.

  2. 2Clothes

    Leve uma camisa branca pra entrevista.

    Bring a white shirt for the interview.

    Outfit.

  3. 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.

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Choosing paint

  1. ChatPal

    Você quer o teto branco ou bege?

    Do you want the ceiling white or beige?

  2. You

    Branco. A sala fica maior.

    White. The room looks bigger.

  3. ChatPal

    Então compramos tinta branca fosca.

    Then we’ll buy matte white paint.

  4. 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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