Antônio
/ɐ̃ˈtõ.nju/masculine
Anthony is a given name in Portuguese, typically rendered as Antônio. Wiktionary also lists Antão and António.
Meaning: given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Antônio | /ɐ̃ˈtõ.nju/ (Brazil) | masculine |
| Antão | /ɐ̃ˈtɐ̃w̃/ (Brazil) /ɐ̃ˈtɐ̃w̃/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| António | /ɐ̃ˈtɔ.ni.u/ (Portugal) /ɐ̃ˈtɔ.nju/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
The name is a masculine given name used across various Portuguese-speaking contexts.
Which one should you use?
Antônio uses a circumflex accent (ô) and is the standard form in Brazil, whereas António uses an acute accent (ó) and is the traditional spelling used mainly in Portugal. Antão is another masculine form of the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Antônio is the standard spelling in Brazil, while António is the traditional spelling used mainly in Portugal.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /ɐ̃ˈtõ.nju/.
When do people say it?
The name is frequently associated with religious figures, such as Santo Antônio (Saint Anthony), who is a highly celebrated saint in Brazil and is known as the patron saint of lost things.
Did you know?
- In some regional folklore, people will place a statue of Santo Antônio upside down to force him to grant a wish or a marriage.
- In Brazil, the phrase Santo Antônio is often used in matchmaking rituals where people pray to the saint to help them find a romantic partner.
- The name 'Antônio' is a learned borrowing from Latin, meaning it entered the language through formal, scholarly channels rather than evolving naturally from spoken Latin.
Examples in context
- O santo mais popular no Brasil é Santo Antônio.The most celebrated saint in Brazil is Saint Anthony.This sentence shows the use of Antônio in the context of a popular saint in Brazil.Tatoeba #989852 by alexmarcelo, translation #2760412 by mervert1
- De todos os seus irmãos, Antônio é o menos sábio.Out of all his brothers, Anthony is the least wise.This sentence uses Antônio as a person's given name.Tatoeba #1161170 by tulio, translation #6701204 by shekitten
- Santo Antônio de Pádua é o padroeiro das coisas perdidas.Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost things.This sentence refers to the specific religious figure Santo Antônio de Pádua.Tatoeba #9060504 by carlosalberto, translation #6366768 by Hybrid
- Antônio, por favor, pode trazer o relatório?Anthony, please, can you bring the report?
- Toninho, você viu o novo filme do cinema?Toni, have you seen the new movie at the cinema?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Lucas are talking about a mutual friend.
- CamilaVocê conhece o Antônio?Do you know Antônio?
- LucasSim, ele é meu colega de trabalho.Yes, he is my coworker.
- CamilaO Antônio é muito simpático.Antônio is very friendly.
- LucasEle realmente é uma ótima pessoa.He really is a great person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anthony” translations and entries Antônio, Antão, António, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Antão, Antônio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
