Antártida
/ɐ̃ˈtaʁ.t͡ʃi.dɐ/feminine
Antarctica in Portuguese is Antártida. Wiktionary also lists Antártica.
Meaning: southernmost continent (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Antártida | /ɐ̃ˈtaʁ.t͡ʃi.dɐ/ (Brazil) /ɐ̃ˈtaɾ.t͡ʃi.dɐ/ (São Paulo) |
feminine |
| Antártica | /ɐ̃ˈtaʁ.t͡ʃi.kɐ/ (Brazil) /ɐ̃ˈtaɾ.t͡ʃi.kɐ/ (São Paulo) |
feminine |
The term refers to the southernmost continent on Earth.
Which one should you use?
Antártida is the most common way to refer to the continent in standard Portuguese, while Antártica is also a valid form.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the name is feminine, you use the contraction na (em + a) to say in Antarctica.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɐ̃ˈtaʁ.tʃi.dɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Because Antártica is also a world-famous brand of soda, mentioning the word without context in a casual setting may lead someone to think you are talking about a drink.
- Brazil maintains a significant presence on the continent through the Programa Antártico Brasileiro, which operates the Estação Comandante Ferraz research base.
- The word Antártida is derived from the New Latin 'Antarctica', which literally means 'opposite to the bear', referring to the opposite direction of the constellations used by sailors.
Examples in context
- Eu quero morar na Antártida.I want to live in Antarctica.This sentence shows how to use Antártida with the preposition na.Tatoeba #2871443 by brauliobezerra, translation #2871214 by Hybrid
- Vários navios estão encalhados no gelo do mar na Antártica.Several ships are stuck in sea ice in Antarctica.This sentence uses Antártica to describe ships stuck in sea ice.Tatoeba #2963008 by carlosalberto, translation #2962993 by patgfisher
- Por que não há ursos polares na Antártica nem pinguins no Ártico?Why are there no polar bears in Antarctica and no penguins in the Arctic?This sentence uses Antártica when discussing the absence of polar bears.Tatoeba #9103588 by carlosalberto, translation #8979555 by mccarras
- Nunca estive na Antártida, mas tenho muita vontade de conhecer suas belezas naturais.I have never been to Antarctica, but I really want to explore its natural beauty.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Gabriel are talking about a documentary they watched.
- BeatrizVocê viu o documentário sobre a Antártida?Did you see the documentary about Antarctica?
- GabrielSim, as paisagens são incríveis.Yes, the landscapes are incredible.
- BeatrizEu gostaria de visitar a Antártida um dia.I would like to visit Antarctica one day.
- GabrielEu também, mas deve ser muito frio.Me too, but it must be very cold.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “antarctica” translations and entries Antártida, Antártica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antártida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
