abundância
/a.bũˈdɐ̃.sjɐ/
The English phrase 'abundance' is translated into Portuguese as abundância.
The noun abundância is used to denote a large quantity of something. To express that something exists in large quantities, it is standard to use the phrase em abundância.
Meaning: large quantity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
abundância is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /a.bũˈdɐ̃.sjɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word abundância can be used metaphorically to describe a 'surfeit' or an excess that is actually problematic, whereas 'abundance' in English often leans towards the positive.
- If you are describing a wealth of resources in a formal Brazilian Portuguese text, you might use the term fartura instead of abundância to imply a more sensory, tangible plenty.
- While abundância is the noun, the verb abundar is frequently used in the phrase abundam as críticas, meaning 'criticisms are plentiful'.
Examples in context
- Nós temos comida em abundância.We have food in abundance.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase em abundância with food.Tatoeba #10201412 by BranTheOliver, translation #268671 by al_ex_an_der
- Na festa, havia comida em abundância.At the party there was food in abundance.This sentence shows the use of abundância in the context of a party.Tatoeba #1260596 by alexmarcelo, translation #35709 by cromwellt
- Mesmo depois de a sua época de floração terminar em maio, o arbusto exibe uma abundância de folhas verde-acinzentadas vistosas.Even after its blossoming season ends in May, the shrub flaunts an abundance of showy gray-green leaves.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a large quantity of leaves using abundância.Tatoeba #12046584 by Cangarejo, translation #12046582 by Cangarejo
- A família real vive em opulênciaThe royal family lives in abundance
- A mesa estava repleta de farturaThe table was full of abundance
- A loja tinha um mar de coisas para comprarThe store had an abundance of things to buy
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Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are visiting a local farmers market.
- MarianaOlha a abundância de frutas nesta banca!Look at the abundance of fruits at this stand!
- GabrielÉ verdade, tem tudo o que precisamos.It's true, it has everything we need.
- MarianaVou comprar maçãs por causa dessa abundância.I'll buy apples because of this abundance.
- GabrielBoa ideia, Mariana. Vamos levar algumas.Good idea, Mariana. Let's take some.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry abundância, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
