abacate
/a.baˈka.t͡ʃi/masculine
The English word "avocado" is abacate in Portuguese.
abacate is a masculine noun used to refer to the fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, add -s to the end of the word to get abacates.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /a.baˈka.tʃi/.
Did you know?
- The word abacate shares a common ancestor with the Nahuatl word āhuacatl, which translates to 'testicle' due to the fruit's shape.
- In Brazil, abacate is traditionally eaten as a sweet dessert with sugar and lime juice rather than as a savory toast.
- There is a common Brazilian dessert called vitamina de abacate, which is a thick, creamy smoothie made by blending the fruit with milk and sugar.
Examples in context
- O abacate é uma fruta.Avocado is a fruit.This sentence shows that abacate is a type of fruit.Tatoeba #2550252 by alexmarcelo, translation #2761933 by mervert1
- Precisamos de um abacate.We need an avocado.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for one abacate.Tatoeba #12350245 by piterkeo, translation #11244662 by DJ_Saidez
- A casca do abacate é verde.Avocado skin is green.This sentence describes the color of the skin of the abacate.Tatoeba #2550254 by alexmarcelo, translation #10221107 by wedget
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Example conversation
Rodrigo and Beatriz are in the kitchen making breakfast.
- RodrigoBeatriz, você quer abacate no pão?Beatriz, do you want avocado on your bread?
- BeatrizSim, eu adoro abacate!Yes, I love avocado!
- RodrigoO abacate está bem fresquinho.The avocado is very fresh.
- BeatrizQue ótimo, Rodrigo.That's great, Rodrigo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avocado” translations and entries abacate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abacate, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
