praia
/ˈpɾaj.ɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for beach is praia.
praia refers to a sandy shore.
Meaning: sandy shore (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
praia is a feminine noun. Its plural form is praias.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈpɾaj.ɐ/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When expressing the intention to go to the beach, use the contraction à (a + a) instead of just a, such as in the phrase ir à praia, because praia is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word praia is related to the Latin word 'plaga', which originally referred to a strike, a blow or a flat surface.
- In Brazil, the phrase ir à praia often implies a full-day social event involving kiosks, beach chairs and umbrellas, rather than just a quick visit.
- In Brazil, the term calçadão often accompanies a trip to the praia, referring to the wide, paved pedestrian walkway that runs alongside the shore.
Examples in context
- Eu fui à praia.I went to the beach.This sentence is useful for expressing that you went to the beach using praia.Tatoeba #5870310 by bill, translation #5860787 by CK
- Como era a praia?How was the beach?This sentence is useful for asking about the quality or state of the beach using praia.Tatoeba #5052922 by Ricardo14, translation #2486697 by CK
- Quero ir à praia.I want to go to the beach.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to go to the beach using praia.Tatoeba #7585127 by Ricardo14, translation #5666242 by Ricardo14
- Eu adoro a praiaI love the beach
- Vamos à praia hoje? Quero relaxar no marAre we going to the beach today? I want to relax by the sea
- Vamos curtir um dia no praião?Shall we enjoy a day at the big beach?
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Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are planning their weekend trip.
- FelipeBeatriz, você quer ir à praia amanhã?Beatriz, do you want to go to the beach tomorrow?
- BeatrizSim, eu adoraria ir à praia.Yes, I would love to go to the beach.
- FelipeÓtimo, eu vou levar o guarda-sol.Great, I will bring the beach umbrella.
- BeatrizPerfeito, eu preparo uns lanches.Perfect, I will prepare some snacks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beach” translations and entries praia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
