maçã
/maˈsɐ̃/feminine
The English word 'apple' is maçã in Portuguese.
maçã refers to the fruit of Malus domestica. You can use it when talking about the fruit itself, such as in the phrase Suco de maçã for 'apple juice'.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
maçã is a feminine noun. Consequently, you must use the feminine indefinite article uma to say 'an apple' (uma maçã) rather than the masculine um. To form the plural 'apples', use maçãs.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈsɐ̃/
Did you know?
- In Portuguese culture, a 'candy apple' is called maçã do amor, which translates literally to 'apple of love'.
- The word maçã likely originates from the name of Gaius Matius, a friend of Julius Caesar who was a renowned horticulturist.
- In Portuguese, the expression maçã do adão is used to refer to the 'Adam's apple' in the throat.
Examples in context
- Isto é uma maçã.This is an apple.This sentence shows how to identify an object as maçã.Tatoeba #4372405 by ajdavidl, translation #3084066 by CK
- A maçã está doce.The apple tastes sweet.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of maçã using the word 'doce'.Tatoeba #1236117 by alexmarcelo, translation #49728 by alpucca
- Esta maçã é doce.This apple is sweet.This sentence demonstrates how to describe a specific maçã as being sweet.Tatoeba #1292704 by alexmarcelo, translation #60349 by CK
- Eu comprei uma maçã deliciosa hoje.I bought a delicious apple today.
- Você gostaria de uma maçã?Would you like an apple?
- As maçãs estão frescas e suculentas.The apples are fresh and juicy.
- Você quer uma maçãzinha?Would you like a little apple?
- 247 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are in the kitchen.
- MarianaGabriel, você viu a minha maçã?Gabriel, did you see my apple?
- GabrielNão, Mariana, eu não vi.No, Mariana, I didn't see it.
- MarianaAcho que deixei a maçã na fruteira.I think I left the apple in the fruit bowl.
- GabrielAh, está bem aqui.Ah, it is right here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries maçã, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries maçã, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
