âncora
/ˈɐ̃.ko.ɾɐ/feminine
The English word anchor is translated into Portuguese as âncora.
âncora is a feminine noun used to refer to the tool used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
Meaning: tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of âncora is âncoras.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈɐ̃.ko.ɾɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Brazilian news broadcasts, the lead presenter is called the âncora, a term adopted from American journalism rather than traditional Portuguese media terminology.
- The term âncora is used in Portuguese athletics to describe the final runner of a relay race who is typically the strongest or fastest member of the team.
- While âncora is the standard term, Portuguese has a specific word, fundear, which functions as a verb meaning 'to drop anchor' and 'to moor' simultaneously.
Examples in context
- O navio lançou âncoras.The ship dropped anchor.This sentence demonstrates the use of âncora.Tatoeba #993105 by alexmarcelo, translation #273415 by CK
- Lance a âncora!Drop the anchor!Tatoeba #1212839 by alexmarcelo, translation #1987380 by _undertoad
- A âncora está muito pesada para este barco.The anchor is very heavy for this boat.
Example conversation
A couple is preparing their small boat for a fishing trip.
- BeatrizRodrigo, verifique se a âncora está presa.Rodrigo, check if the anchor is fastened.
- RodrigoSim, a âncora está bem segura no lugar.Yes, the anchor is secure in place.
- BeatrizÓtimo, podemos partir agora.Great, we can set off now.
- RodrigoVamos lá, Beatriz!Let's go, Beatriz!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anchor” translations and entries âncora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
