bicicleta
/bi.siˈklɛ.tɐ/feminine
The Portuguese word for bicycle is bicicleta. Wiktionary also lists baique.
Meaning: vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bicicleta | /bi.siˈklɛ.tɐ/ (Brazil) /bi.siˈklɛ.tɐ/ (Portugal) |
feminine |
| baique | feminine, informal |
The word refers to the vehicle. When you want to express that you are traveling or moving by bicycle, use the preposition de followed by the noun, such as in the phrase de bicicleta.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
baique is an informal, slangy way to say bicycle, similar to saying 'bike' in English. In Brazil, you may also encounter the slang term Magrela.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The slang term Magrela is popular in Brazil.
How does it change in a sentence?
bicicleta is a feminine noun. The plural form is bicicletas.
How do you pronounce it?
/bi.siˈklɛ.tɐ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The slang term Magrela is a personification of the bicycle, literally meaning 'thin lady' or 'skinny woman'.
- The word bicicleta was borrowed from the French 'bicyclette'.
- In Portuguese, the diminutive bicicletinha is often used not just for small bikes, but to express affection for the object.
Examples in context
- A bicicleta é minha.The bicycle is mine.This sentence demonstrates the use of bicicleta to show ownership.Tatoeba #1235247 by alexmarcelo, translation #736614 by Darkmaster
- Eu saí de bicicleta.I went out by bicycle.This sentence shows how to use the phrase de bicicleta to indicate a mode of transport.Tatoeba #4858678 by bill, translation #264481 by CK
- Sua bicicleta é azul.Her bicycle is blue.This sentence uses bicicleta to describe the color of the vehicle.Tatoeba #948847 by alexmarcelo, translation #1444950 by CM
- Eu comprei uma bicicleta novaI bought a new bicycle
- A bicicleta é um meio de transporte ecologicamente amigávelThe bicycle is an environmentally-friendly means of transportation
- Vou de bike para o trabalhoI'm going to work by bike
- Você viu minha bike? Ela é vermelhaDid you see my bike? It's red
- Vamos dar uma volta de magrela?Shall we go for a spin on the bike?
- Minha magrela é minha companheira de aventurasMy bike is my adventure companion
- Eu adoro pedalar na minha bicla ao fim de semanaI love cycling on my bike on the weekends
- Você tem uma bicicleta?Do you have a bicycle?
- Quanto custa uma bicicleta?How much does a bicycle cost?
- Eu gostaria de alugar uma bicicletaI would like to rent a bicycle
- A bicicleta é uma excelente opção para se exercitar ao ar livre e apreciar a paisagem.The bicycle is an excellent option to exercise outdoors and enjoy the scenery.
- 298 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are at a park.
- FelipeSua bicicleta é nova?Is your bicycle new?
- JulianaSim, eu comprei a bicicleta ontem.Yes, I bought the bicycle yesterday.
- FelipeEla parece muito rápida.It looks very fast.
- JulianaObrigada, eu adoro andar de bicicleta.Thank you, I love riding a bicycle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bicycle” translations and entries bicicleta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bicicleta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
