bilhar
/biˈʎaʁ/masculine
The English phrase "billiards" is translated into Portuguese as bilhar.
bilhar is a masculine noun used to refer to any cue sport.
Meaning: any cue sport (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
bilhar is commonly used in Portugal.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈʎaʁ/
Did you know?
- The word sinuca is a colloquial adaptation of 'snooker' and is used broadly for any pocket billiards game in Brazil.
- In traditional Portuguese cafés, a game of bilhar was historically a primary social hub for men, similar to the role of the pub in the UK.
- In Brazil, people are more likely to use the word sinuca for a casual game of billiards than the term bilhar.
Examples in context
- Quantas bolas são usadas no jogo de bilhar?How many balls are used in a game of billiards?This sentence is useful for asking about the equipment used in a game of bilhar.Tatoeba #13737147 by carlosalberto, translation #13737163 by carlosalberto
- Ela diz que não sabe jogar bilhar, mas ganha toda vez. Deve ser sorte de principiante.She says she can't play billiards, but she wins every time. It must be beginner's luck.This sentence illustrates a way to describe someone's skill level in bilhar.Tatoeba #1648805 by alexmarcelo, translation #1646429 by marcelostockle
- Eles estão jogando bilhar no bar.They are playing billiards at the bar.
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are at a social club.
- FelipeMariana, você quer jogar uma partida de bilhar?Mariana, do you want to play a game of billiards?
- MarianaEu adoraria, mas não sou muito boa nisso.I would love to, but I am not very good at it.
- FelipeNão se preocupe, eu te ensino as regras.Don't worry, I will teach you the rules.
- MarianaTudo bem, vamos tentar então.Okay, let's try then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “billiards” translations and entries bilhar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
