ágata
/ˈa.ɡa.tɐ/feminine
The English word "agate" is ágata in Portuguese.
ágata refers to the mineral of the same name.
Meaning: mineral (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈa.ɡa.tɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word ágata is also a feminine given name, though it is quite rare in modern times.
- The word ágata comes from the Greek word ᾰ̓χᾱ́της, which is thought to refer to the Achates river in Ethiopia.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, people believe that wearing an ágata stone can protect the wearer from negative energies.
Examples in context
- O uso de ornamentos de ágata era até considerado uma cura para a insónia e pensava-se que assegurava sonhos agradáveis.The wearing of agate ornaments was even believed to be a cure for insomnia and was thought to insure pleasant dreams.This sentence illustrates historical beliefs regarding the use of ágata ornaments for sleep and dreaming.Tatoeba #11826983 by Cangarejo, translation #11826980 by Cangarejo
- Eu tenho uma ágata muito bonita.I have a very beautiful agate.
- As ágatas são encontradas em diversas regiões do Brasil.Agates are found in various regions of Brazil.
- Esta ágata é de um azul muito bonito.This agate is a very beautiful blue.
- Eu comprei um anel com uma ágata.I bought a ring with an agate.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Mariana are looking at gemstones in a shop.
- GabrielMariana, olha esta pedra azul!Mariana, look at this blue stone!
- MarianaAcho que isso é uma ágata.I think that is an agate.
- GabrielEla é muito bonita.It is very beautiful.
- MarianaSim, a ágata tem cores lindas.Yes, agate has beautiful colors.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agate” translations and entries ágata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ágata, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
