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"Window" in Portuguese: janela
a janela
Window in Portuguese is a janela. Ask to open one with Pode abrir a janela? On buses and planes, a janela also means the window seat.
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How to pronounce janela
Say it
zhah-NEH-lah
/ʒaˈnɛ.la/
zhah-NEH-lah. The j sounds like the s in measure; stress NEH.
"Window" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a janela | the window Default noun. | Default noun. |
| abrir a janela | to open the window Home and classroom requests. | Home and classroom requests. |
| fechar a janela | to close the window Rain, AC, or noise. | Rain, AC, or noise. |
| janela do ônibus | bus window / window seat talk Travel contexts. | Travel contexts. |
How to use janela in real life
- 1Hot classroom
Podemos abrir a janela um pouco?
Can we open the window a little?
Polite request with a janela.
- 2Booking seats
Eu prefiro assento na janela.
I prefer a window seat.
Na janela marks the window side.
- 3Rainy afternoon
Fecha a janela, está entrando chuva.
Close the window, rain is coming in.
Fechar a janela is the pair of abrir.
Mistakes English speakers make with janela
Incorrect: o janela
Correct: a janela
Janela is feminine: a janela, uma janela.
Incorrect: Abrir o window
Correct: Abrir a janela
Use janela, not the English word window.
Good to know
In shared Brazilian spaces, asking before you open or close a janela is polite, because comfort is collective. On long bus rides, the janela seat is prized for air and views, so say so early when you board with friends.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Adjusting the air in a meeting room
ChatPal
Está quente aqui. Posso abrir a janela?
It's hot in here. May I open the window?
You
Pode. Essa janela pega vento bom.
Go ahead. That window catches a nice breeze.
ChatPal
Pronto. Se fizer barulho, eu fecho a janela.
Done. If it gets noisy, I'll close the window.
You
Combinado. Obrigada!
Deal. Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Window" in Portuguese
How do I say window seat?
Assento na janela or lugar na janela.
Is janela masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a janela.
How do I ask someone to close it?
Pode fechar a janela, por favor?
What is the plural?
As janelas. Example: As janelas do apartamento são grandes.
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