How to Say “Apple” in Brazilian Portuguese

By Lorraine Maddison • Updated October 16, 2026

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In Brazilian Portuguese "apple" is maçã. The plural is maçãs and the word is feminine, so you say a maçã.

Apple juice is suco de maçã and apple pie is torta de maçã. A green apple is maçã verde.

Meaning: fruit (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The ending -ã is nasal, so maçã sounds like "mah-SAN" with the last vowel through the nose.

Did you know?

In Portuguese the cedilla in maçã makes the ç sound like "s".

Examples in context

Eu comi uma maçã.
I ate an apple.
Quero suco de maçã.
I want apple juice.
As maçãs estão na geladeira.
The apples are in the fridge.

Example conversation

Bruna packs a snack for her daughter in Campo Grande. Lia is the daughter.

Bruna

Quer uma maçã para a escola?
Do you want an apple for school?
Lia

Quero, mãe.
Yes, mom.
Bruna

Está na sua mochila.
It is in your backpack.

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About The Author

Lorraine Maddison

Oi, I’m Lorraine, but you might know me from my Portuguese language guides like "How to Say 'Again' in Portuguese" or "The Grandmother Series". Apart from being a linguaphile, I love dabbling in pottery and cheering for my favourite team (Vamos, Brasil!). The kitchen is my go-to place where I explore cooking up delectable dishes. Cultivating words and recipes, I believe, unlock doors across cultures. While my hair (or 'Cabelo', in Portuguese) is usually a tangled mess, my guides will always be meticulously organized to aid your language journey. Bora aprender Português!

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