bacon
/ˈbej.kõ/masculine
The English phrase "bacon" can be translated into Portuguese as bacon. If unsure, use bacon. Wiktionary also lists toucinho defumado.
Meaning: cut of meat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bacon | /ˈbej.kõ/ (Brazil) /ˈbɐj.kɔn/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| toucinho defumado |
The term refers to a cut of meat.
Which one should you use?
While bacon is the common modern term, toucinho defumado is a more descriptive and traditional way to refer specifically to smoked pork fat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Azores, toucinho defumado is the specific term used for smoked bacon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bacon is a masculine noun. When using articles, you should use masculine forms such as o (the) or um (a).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈbej.kõ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In some regions of Brazil, toucinho refers specifically to the unsmoked, salted pork belly used in traditional feijoada.
- The word toucinho is a diminutive form, which is a common way in Portuguese to create specific nouns from a base word.
- Using toucinho might imply a more rustic or traditional preparation compared to the more commercial-sounding bacon.
Examples in context
- Pare de comer bacon.Stop eating bacon.This sentence is useful for telling someone to stop eating bacon.Tatoeba #8354821 by JGEN, translation #8353325 by CK
- Quem quer mais bacon?Who wants more bacon?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants more bacon.Tatoeba #4796638 by bill, translation #2011623 by CK
- O bacon vem dos porcos.Bacon comes from pigs.This sentence is useful for stating that bacon comes from pigs.Tatoeba #3186734 by Ricardo14, translation #2498671 by Hybrid
- Prefiro o toucinho defumado ao comum.I prefer smoked bacon to regular bacon.
- Vamos fazer uma deliciosa feijoada com muito tocinho!Let's make a delicious feijoada with plenty of bacon!
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are preparing breakfast together.
- MarianaVocê quer bacon no seu sanduíche?Do you want bacon in your sandwich?
- FelipeSim, por favor, coloque bastante bacon.Yes, please, put plenty of bacon.
- MarianaVou fritar o bacon agora mesmo.I'll fry the bacon right now.
- FelipeObrigado, Mariana!Thank you, Mariana!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bacon” translations and entries bacon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
