atmosfera
/at͡ʃ.mosˈfɛ.ɾɐ/
The English phrase 'atmosphere' is translated into Portuguese as atmosfera.
atmosfera refers to the environment, conditions or ambience.
Meaning: environment, conditions, ambience (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun atmosfera is feminine, so it must be preceded by feminine articles or adjectives like a (the) or uma (a).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /atʃ.mosˈfɛ.ɾɐ/.
Did you know?
- While atmosfera describes a mood, Brazilians often use the word clima to describe the 'atmosphere' or tension in a room during a social conflict.
- In Portuguese, the expression criar atmosfera can sometimes imply a deliberate effort to seduce or romanticize a situation, rather than just describing a place.
- The word atmosfera shares the same Greek roots as the English 'atmosphere', meaning 'steam sphere', which reflects an ancient belief that the air was a vaporous layer surrounding the Earth.
Examples in context
- A lua não tem atmosfera.The moon has no atmosphere.This sentence demonstrates the use of atmosfera regarding the moon.Tatoeba #11059327 by Advanced, translation #1537676 by Zaghawa
- É uma atmosfera terrível.It is a terrible atmosphere.This sentence shows how to describe a terrible atmosfera.Tatoeba #3979684 by alexmarcelo, translation #3970843 by Dejo
- Marte tem uma atmosfera muito fina.Mars has a very thin atmosphere.This sentence uses atmosfera to describe the thin atmosphere of Mars.Tatoeba #4968731 by ToinhoAlam, translation #3527394 by Hybrid
- O ambiente deste café é acolhedorThe atmosphere of this café is welcoming
- A vibe desta cidade é contagianteThe atmosphere of this city is contagious
- Aquela festa tinha uma aura incrívelThat party had an incredible atmosphere
- O clima dessa cidade é muito descontraídoThe atmosphere of this city is very relaxed
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Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are walking through a quiet, cozy cafe.
- FelipeGosto muito da atmosfera deste café.I really like the atmosphere of this cafe.
- MarianaÉ verdade, a atmosfera é muito relaxante.It's true, the atmosphere is very relaxing.
- FelipeA iluminação ajuda a criar esse clima.The lighting helps create this mood.
- MarianaSim, a atmosfera aqui é perfeita para ler.Yes, the atmosphere here is perfect for reading.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry atmosfera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atmosfera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
